RN, Behavioral Health

About OHSU
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OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease on education that prepares physicians dentists nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization we provide community outreach and services for Oregons most vulnerable populations. OHSUs stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research.

About OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital
Link a strong tradition of teamwork diversity and interdisciplinary care we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher we built a hospital around that belief. Its why we have more specialists in childrens health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregons only academic health center we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon Southwest Washington and beyond.

About The Department of Psychiatry
Link fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.

The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients leading innovative research and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity showing respect for all people who we treat teach and serve.

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BH RN) is an integral member of the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic working within a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners physician associates psychologists care coordinators social worker and Patient Access Specialists. This role is designed to strengthen clinical operations enhance patient access and support high-quality behavioral health care delivery across a growing and dynamic outpatient setting. The BH RN plays a central role in bridging clinical care and operational workflows ensuring patients receive timely coordinated and clinically appropriate support throughout their care journey.

The BH RN is responsible for managing and supporting key clinical workflows including MyChart message management triage medication refills prior authorizations medication clarification referral coordination and care navigation to support timely patient access strengthens care coordination and ensures continuity across care transitions including hospitalization follow-up and coordination of IOP admissions when appropriate.

As a core member of the care team the BH RN contributes to a therapeutic collaborative and patient-centered environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment clear communication and the ability to navigate complex patient needs within an ambulatory behavioral health setting.

The Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic includes multiple specialty areas including Psycho-Oncology Electroconvulsive Therapy and the Resident Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic with continued growth planned through the expansion of Interventional Psychiatry services. The BH RN role is foundational to supporting this expansion helping to build sustainable workflows and ensuring readiness for increasing clinical complexity and volume.

Education:

• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 Years RN Experience in an inpatient or outpatient Behavioral health setting.

Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Basic medical terminology understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of diverse customers in difficult situations.
• Experience with an electronic health record.
• Strong problem solver who can evaluate a situation and ask the critical questions to understand the problem and then select a solution resulting in problem resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills; ability to deal with customers in stressful situations; ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills both in person and on the telephone.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within inflexible and rapidly changing deadlines.
• Good organization follow through and time management skills; ability to prioritize.
• Ability to create and maintain quality working relationships with staff and faculty at all levels of the organization using good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.

Performance Factors:

• Attendance and dependability: Consistent and regular attendance to work.
• Can be depended upon to complete work in a timely accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Willing to work overtime as necessary depending on volume of work.

Registrations Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Experience with Epic.

Length of Orientation Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources