Registered Nurse Per Diem
Company: Albertina Kerr Centers
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 3, 2025
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Job Description:
As a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) you'll be directly
responsible for providing nursing care to the children in the
Subacute program and other children served as arranged by the
treating psychiatrist and the program director. The Per Diem RN is
required to meet all state, federal, licensing and contract
standards including accreditation body Behavioral Health Standards
and ensures safe management of all medical care for the children
served. This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) degree in order to be trained and licensed by the state of
Oregon to act as the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention
Specialist.Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other
social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full
potential.Essential DutiesComplete the medical admission
process.Provide routine healthcare, basic triage and emergency care
including assessment and documentation of treatment of
injuries.Serve in the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention
Specialist (LCESIS) role authorizing and overseeing restraints and
seclusions. Oversee ESIs and assist with OIS physical interventions
as needed during crisis situations.Manage childrens medications by
maintaining safe medication administration practices.Act as a
medical/nursing resource to the children and families served and
provide health education as needed.Prepare all discharge medication
prescriptions and obtain psychiatrist signature prior to childs
discharge. Provide discharge medication instructions to clients
families/caregivers upon discharge to home.Proficiently complete
phlebotomy services.Complete medication cart audits per
policy.Assist line staff by supervising the children on the units
to maintain milieu safety. Participate as a recreation leader and
assist with any other unit activities as needed.Proficiently
administer tuberculin skin tests for new employees.This position
may include working other shifts as needed.*May involve exposure to
pathogens and possible assaults/injury.Licensed to practice as a
Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Bachelors degree required.
Nurses holding a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree will
be trained and licensed by the state of Oregon to act as the
LCESIS. BSN nurses will be responsible for completing all duties in
the Licensed Child Emergency Safety Intervention
Specialist.Previous experience working in mental health preferred,
but not required.Meet the following physical demands: meet physical
requirements of Oregon Intervention System and ability to respond
physically to crisis intervention; stand for long periods of time;
twisting, running, and some heavy lifting (minimum of 50
pounds).Proficient use of MS Office Suite.by Jobble
Keywords: Albertina Kerr Centers, Portland , Registered Nurse Per Diem, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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