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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Mental Health Registered Nurse (Code Blue Nurse) - Oregon State Hospital

The Code Blue Nurse Educator develops, coordinates, and implements a variety of medical and behavioral emergency training 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 Director of The Department. The training developed and delivered will be tailored to the staff population via 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 regard to responding to medical emergencies.

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

For a full review of the position description, pleaseclick here.

Shift: 6:30am - 5:00pm working Wednesday - Saturday

Days off: Sun/Mon/Tue

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

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

• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record in order to operate a state vehicle. Code Blue nurses travel between the Salem and Junction City campuses.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience developing curriculum and instructional materials including establishing course objectives, researching and incorporating current evidence-based literature, selecting appropriate content and visual aids and preparing course materials.

• Experience presenting in a classroom setting including conducting classes, leading discussions and lectures, presenting demonstrations with the ability to modify lesson plans and teaching techniques as needed.

• Experience in leading emergency medical drills and evaluating student responses

• Experience with the maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies in a large hospital setting

Application Guidance

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided in the below:

Submission Requirements:

• Resume - Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions - Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! - Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

How to Apply:

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the "Apply" tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements.

After You Apply:

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under "My Applications" prior to the application deadline.

• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application.

Reminders:

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans' Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About the Team & Benefits of Joining

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

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time position located in Salem,OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is 100% on site. "Review Section 4: Working Conditions" in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources - including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools - are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information
Recruiter: Jenny Templin

Email: Jenny.Templin@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 971-372-8147

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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