Registered Nurse - Primary Care
Job Overview
Location : Plaza Health Center Requires occasional coverage at both the Garlington and Woodland Park Health Centers.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Overview
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct care, coordination of treatment plans, education and care of various health conditions to support the individuals we serve and their families.
The job incumbent must understand, appreciate, and respect the differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of acceptance.
Program Description:
Provides integrated, whole-person care by coordinating primary healthcare with behavioral health services. Supports clients through preventive care, chronic disease management, health screenings, medication coordination, and treatment planning to improve overall health outcomes. By addressing both physical and behavioral health needs, the program helps reduce barriers to care, decrease unnecessary emergency room visits, and promote long-term wellness and stability for individuals and the community.
Essential Duties
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
General
· Formulate and implement Nursing Care Plans for medical and psychiatric conditions.
· Follow Cascadia medication protocols while administering medications (including PRN and psychotropic) and monitor client response.
· Collaborate with the LMP and treatment team on medical and psychiatric care plans, including timely communication related to lab results and critical updates.
· Act as liaison with medical staff, pharmacy, labs, and external agencies for continuity of care.
· Educate clients and families on medications, treatments, and health management.
· Promote health education and prevention activities.
· Educate team members on psychiatric symptoms and medication monitoring.
· Engage families (with consent) for education on mental illness and resources.
· Assess client behavior and collaborate on service plans addressing behavioral health.
· Develop and implement individualized service plans using evidence-based models.
· Coach clients in goal setting and recovery steps.
· Coordinate with internal and external partners for optimal client care.
· Apply Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) practices as part of service delivery team and in alignment with Cascadia and program’s current level of FIT implementation.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Regulatory & Compliance
· Comply with and implement regulations, policies, and procedures under which the department and program operate.
· Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols and procedures.
· Understand fire regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular safety drills in compliance with department policies and procedures.
· Document and maintain records in a manner that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required and complete electronic medical records (EMR) as required using Cascadia software.
· Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws, HIPAA and 42CFR regulations requirements.
· Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis.
· Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: An active, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse License and CPR/First Aid Certification.
Must demonstrate the competencies to…