Initial Posting Date:
04/04/2025Application Deadline:
04/14/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
8,237.00 - 10,877.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Mental Health Registered Nurse (Code Blue Nurse) - Oregon State Hospital Junction City CampusJob 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.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:
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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