Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

04/04/2025

Application Deadline:

04/14/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

8,237.00 - 10,877.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Mental Health Registered Nurse (Code Blue Nurse) - Oregon State Hospital Junction City Campus

Job Description:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Registered Nurses/Code Blue Nurse Educator

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the

Oregon Health Authority

, has a fantastic opportunity for REGISTERED NURSES to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.


What you will do!

The Code Blue Nurse Educator develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of medical and behavioral emergency trainings and drill opportunities for the needs of the Oregon State Hospital. This position coordinates with the other clinical and non-clinical departments to assess their needs and develop the training that is most appropriate for the staff working in those departments under the direction of the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. The training developed and delivered will be tailored to the staff population via an on-going needs assessment and in collaboration with the various department heads. Education will be provided upon hire and will also be delivered on a cadenced basis for maintenance and continuous improvement to improve outcomes in a medical or behavioral emergency. This position will maintain all emergency medical equipment within the medical emergency carts throughout the hospital and supports all training endeavors of the department, including Code Blue, Safe together, and other initiatives as needed.

• Code Blue Nurses are expected to function as experts with regards to responding to medical emergencies.

• Code Blue Nurses are responsible for reviewing Code Blue event responses and identifying opportunities for improvement and training.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unencumbered Oregon Professional Registered Nurse license during the entire length of their employment.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience working in mental health

• Experience in conflict and crisis management

• Strong leadership skills

• Experience in milieu management

• Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities at one time

Special Qualifications:

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Candidates for Code Blue Nurse will be required to pass a driver training course to be approved to drive a state vehicle.

Shifts Available:

• 6:30am-5:00pm working Sunday through Wednesday (Thu/Fri/Sat days off).
• 8:30am-7:00pm working Wednesday through Saturday (Sun/Mon/Tue days off).

Pay incentives for our Registered Nurses

Educational incentives:

• Bachelor’s degree +4.75% base rate

• Master’s degree + 9.5% base rate

• Doctorate degree +12% base rate

Shift incentives for Weekends, Evenings, Nights as well as specialty differentials for additional continuing education

Application Guidance

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date, attach a current copy of your resume (required), cover letter (required) and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the

  State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

  to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their

  employee Workday login

  . Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.

• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.

• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for

  how to submit your Veteran documents for preference

  found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out

  What you need to know to get the job

  !

• This announcement is for 2 permanent, full-time, Registered Nurse positions located in Junction City, Oregon (29398 Recovery Wy). These positions are represented by AFSCME.

• This position is 100% onsite. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Jenny Templin at 971-372-8147 or

  Jenny.Templin@oha.oregon.gov

  .

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the

Oregon Health Authority

is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent

  medical, vision, and dental

  benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Employee benefits

  include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

• Possible eligibility for the

  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  .

• Membership in the

  Public Employees Retirement System

  (PERS)/

  Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan

  (OPSRP).

• Training opportunities

  that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services

  Equal Pay Analysis Webpage

  for more information.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the

  Classification and Compensation

  page for more details on the classification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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