Full-Time
Registered Nurse
Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment
Updated on 9/3/2026
Nexus Family Healing
Youth and family mental health care
Compensation Overview
$48 - $52/hr
Eugene, OR, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- A valid Registered Nurse license is required.
- The candidate must be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Oregon.
- At least one year of full-time related nursing experience is required.
- First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and infection control certifications are required.
- A valid driver's license is required, along with compliance with state regulatory agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
- The candidate must be able to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
- The candidate must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, including language, traditions, and values.
- The candidate must successfully participate in and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding the medical aspects of client admissions.
- Communicate medical concerns and coordinate necessary follow-up appointments or referrals with internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
- Collect and review clients' medical data and ensure that medical records are current and accurate.
- Assess nursing implications of resident data and determine when to communicate with the physician.
- Monitor clients' acute and chronic medical conditions and provide treatment or consultation as needed.
- In emergency situations, gather relevant information, assess client status, provide appropriate care or treatment, direct others as necessary, and coordinate referral to a higher level of care when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource to staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns.
- Collaborate with treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans.
- Verify, count, and administer medications to residents.
- Educate clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Monitor clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Ensure client prescriptions are filled and that appropriate medication quantities are maintained throughout each client's stay.
- Monitor medication logbooks for completion and accuracy.
- Complete department-specific and facility-wide required training.
- Maintain current training and certifications, including nursing licensure, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control.
- Participate in internal training opportunities with community partners.
- Maintain client confidentiality and comply with policies involving privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality standards for clients and their families.
- At least one year of related nursing experience in a residential setting is preferred.
Nexus Family Healing is a nonprofit provider of mental health and family support for children, young people, and caregivers. Its continuum includes foster care, outpatient and community mental health services, residential treatment, and family stabilization. Programs operate across communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Illinois, and Maryland. The care model addresses behavioral health, trauma, family stability, and placement needs across residential and community settings, positioning Nexus within nonprofit child and family services rather than as a standalone residential-care operator. Programs also intersect with foster care, schools, child welfare, and juvenile justice systems.
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