Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll 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 department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's 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!

Job Requirements

Required

Associate's Degree in NursingOregon Nursing LicenseAHA BLS within 30 DaysFood Handler Permit within 30 DaysFirst Aid within 30 DaysOregon Driver's License with a clear driving recordWhere You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll 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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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.