Community Mental Health Nurse

$41.60 - $55.91 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. 

Two-Three years in a mental health setting.

Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience. 

LICENSES

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days upon hire.

Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of hire.    The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals

Desirable Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred. 

Knowledge of/Ability to:  

• The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.
• The uses and effects of medications.
• Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.
• The "strength-based" model of behavior change.
• Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.
• Utilization of community resources.
• Medical record keeping practices.
• Functions and resources of private and public agencies.
• Build therapeutic relationships and maintain therapeutic boundaries; engage clients in mutual goal setting.
• Provide professional nursing care independently.
• Identify community and individual health problems and to plan and administer solutions.
• Administer medications.
• Interpret and apply written policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain records; learn new information quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Use research, data, and evidence-based practices to inform and improve nursing practice.
• Courteously meet and deal with patients.
• Act in a professional manner and to understand and commit to a professional code of ethics.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information in accordance with HIPAA and Lincoln County policies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, physicians, other agencies, and the public.
• Create a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Elicit and consider differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
• Recognize the accomplishments of team members.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

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