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Job Description
Join Sequoia and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives in Washington County! Sequoia is a behavioral health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of behavioral health services to adults, children, and families in Washington County. We believe everyone deserves culturally responsive, accessible, and person-centered care—because recovery and a fulfilling, hopeful life are within reach for all. Our evidence-based, trauma-informed services include psychiatric medication management, intensive case management, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, individual and family therapies, supported employment, substance use support, adult residential treatment, and housing solutions. Why Work at Sequoia? At Sequoia, we invest in our team's growth and development. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a work environment that promotes collaboration, work-life balance, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to continue growing your skills, Sequoia could be the perfect place for you!
We Offer:
Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Employee Incentive Program 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 1 Personal Day 9 Paid Holidays Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match (after 6 months) Employee Assistance Program Annual Professional Development Allowance Access to Online Education for CEUs Employee Referral Bonus Bilingual Differential Paid If you're ready to be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's dedicated to changing lives, apply now and start an incredible career with Sequoia today!
Overview:
The Registered Nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized person-centered services to adults with a severe mental illness. This is a community-based program with flexibility to go into the community or client's home to provide care. The work includes individual case management, group counseling, medication and medical procedure skills training, and coordination with medical providers to assist the client in achieving identified goals, improving health and wellness and reducing hospital and jail stays.
Essential Job Functions:
Participate in implementing and maintaining nursing standards Participate in determining resources and policies essential to the delivery of nursing care services Assess medical care needs and other services to support wellness Recommend health objectives for recipients' service plans Facilitate consumer education on prevention, health, wellness, diet, HIV/AIDS education, smoking cessation and recovery Provide education to program staff, including residential staff, regarding psychiatric medications, physical health issues and medical care protocols Provide consultation, medication training and support, as well as crisis intervention services as needed. Act as advocate and liaison for recipients in securing medical care, and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health wellness Review and audit medication management procedures and teach program staff, including residential staff, how to follow and adhere to the procedures Review MAR, orders, and other pertinent information at Residential Facilities quarterly and as needed Assist LMP with care coordination between mental and physical health. Assist with VS check as directed by LMP Administer IM medications and provides and reads PPD tests. Coordinates with pharmacies to ensure that recipients medications are filled and available in reasonable time frame. Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Essential Job Requirements:
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Oregon State license At least three years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders Experience understanding various models and theories pertaining to treatment of serious mental illness and risk management Extensive knowledge of healthcare, community treatment, support services and resources Ability to work effectively with diverse team and remain highly organized and self-motivated Proficient in computers and fluency in Spanish preferred Physical requirements: Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation: Move or operate equipment and objects. Navigate and position oneself within the workspace. Ability to lift 20 lb.; Remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for extended period Communicate effectively with clients, both verbally and in writing; Review, interpret, and produce written documents Sequoia Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants have rights under federal and state law: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/pages/required-worksite-postings.aspx
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
