Charge Nurse Behavioral Health

At CHI Mercy Health youll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century our commitment to Compassion Inclusion Integrity Excellence and Collaboration has guided every interaction shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today as CHI Mercy Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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As a Charge RN youll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care LTC or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential which aligns with your departments operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role you need to be accountable and confident. Youre an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. Its also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Performs psychiatric assessment including mental status exam safety assessment psychosocial data collection and functional status.
• Applies appropriate interventional techniques including but not limited to safety of the suicidal patient use of less restrictive alternatives safety monitoring protective devices seclusion and restraints.
• Documents observations behavior and interventions in a timely and accurate manner utilizing psychiatric terms/nomenclature.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups and community meetings.
• Applies knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses behavior and medications to the performance of job duties.
• Uses effective listening and communication skills for facilitation of individual patient interactions.

Shift: 6:45am - 7:15pm

Core Schedule: Week 1 Sun Thu Fri; Week 2 Wed Fri Sat

Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Oregon Nursing License
• AHA BLS within 30 Days
• Food Handler Permit within 30 Days
• First Aid within 30 Days
• Oregon Drivers License with a clear driving record