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Nurse Manager (BSN) - Youth Villages-ChristieCare Residential Treatment | Youth Villages | Portland, OR

Company Overview
ChristieCare, one of Oregon's leading providers of mental health treatment for children and families has recently merged with Youth Villages to become Youth Villages-ChristieCare of Oregon. Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 20+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization

Program Overview
Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.  Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.  There are three locations in the Portland area where Youth Villages-ChristieCare of Oregon serves culturally diverse youth.

Position Overview
The Nurse Manager Supervises nurses in the nursing department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Some Essential Responsibilities Include:
  • Takes a Leadership role is the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident healthcare status.
  • Oversees the direct care staff and nursing staff in caring for sick youth.
  • Works with consulting psychiatrist and pediatrician and oversees the follow through on medical orders and recommendations.
  • Reviews orders from consulting physicians.
  • Approves work schedule, vacation and time off for all nurses.

Other Essential Duties may be assigned

Requirements
  • Qualified applicants should possess a Nursing Degree (Registered Nurse) from an accredited school of nursing. Must have BSN.
  • Must have Leadership/Supervisory experience
  • At least two years of experience in the pediatric, community health and/or psychiatric fields
  • Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.

Additional Benefits
  • Health Care
  • Retirement Savings Pension Plan
  • 403 (b)
  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

EOE

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:

http://youthvillages.contacthr.com/22220027





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