Oregon Health Authority
Junction City, OR
Application Deadline:
05/30/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$7,861 - $11,587
Job Description:
The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a NURSE MANAGER to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.
What you will do!
Nursing Services is a part of the professional multi-disciplinary team that plans and delivers patient care. The Unit Nurse Manager supervises nursing care personnel assigned to their designated patient care wards while carrying out the duties assigned to them. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: responsibility for the nursing care and services provided on a specific ward/unit, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing specific hiring, disciplinary, evaluation and/or termination and initial resolution of grievances for the subordinate nursing personnel. Providing nursing input to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, monitoring nursing care provided, teaching skills, developing resources, providing input on policies and procedures, maintaining inter-disciplinary problem solving and facilitating communication.
This posting will be used to fill 1 Nurse Manger position at the Junction City Campus of the Oregon State hospital. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies.
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.
What we are looking for:
Minimum qualifications
At the time of application, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license AND three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which demonstrates knowledge of:
Nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients with mental illness
Supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel
Administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration
Additional preferred skills
Excellent leadership, role modeling, problem solving and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of health care regulations and effective interpersonal skills
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations
How to apply:
Complete the online application
www.oregonjobs.org REQ-128688
Complete Questionnaire
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.
Application Deadline:
05/30/2023
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$7,861 - $11,587
Job Description:
The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a NURSE MANAGER to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.
What you will do!
Nursing Services is a part of the professional multi-disciplinary team that plans and delivers patient care. The Unit Nurse Manager supervises nursing care personnel assigned to their designated patient care wards while carrying out the duties assigned to them. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: responsibility for the nursing care and services provided on a specific ward/unit, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing specific hiring, disciplinary, evaluation and/or termination and initial resolution of grievances for the subordinate nursing personnel. Providing nursing input to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, monitoring nursing care provided, teaching skills, developing resources, providing input on policies and procedures, maintaining inter-disciplinary problem solving and facilitating communication.
This posting will be used to fill 1 Nurse Manger position at the Junction City Campus of the Oregon State hospital. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies.
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.
What we are looking for:
Minimum qualifications
At the time of application, possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse's license AND three years of nursing experience including some supervisory and/or teaching experience which demonstrates knowledge of:
Nursing techniques and therapeutic intervention used in care and treatment of patients with mental illness
Supervisory techniques and work management of subordinate personnel
Administrative and educational principles and practices involved in nursing administration
Additional preferred skills
Excellent leadership, role modeling, problem solving and written/verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of health care regulations and effective interpersonal skills
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations
How to apply:
Complete the online application
www.oregonjobs.org REQ-128688
Complete Questionnaire
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.
Oregon Health Authority
Salem, OR
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has is seeking a Nurse Epidemiologist for the Infection Prevention department. OSH provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.
The Infection Prevention and Control Program is designed to reduce to the lowest extent possible; hospital acquired infections for patients and occupationally acquired infections for healthcare personnel by emphasizing early recognition of risk and use of prevention and control measures. Develop, review and revise infection control policies based on epidemiological principles, government recommendations and scientific findings in accordance with regulatory agencies. The Infection Prevention Program is advisory to all units of the hospital.
Responsibilities include: Surveillance of present on admission, healthcare associated and occupationally acquired infections including two-step tuberculosis screenings; review of policies and procedures, including those for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and specimen handling; collaboration with (QI) Risk Management as appropriate; providing required infection prevention and blood borne pathogen education as well as education deemed necessary through data trending, inquiry or direct observation. Assure reporting of communicable diseases to the Public Health Department. Conducting and reporting quality improvement studies regarding infection prevention; monitor hospital environmental cleanliness; the respiratory protection plan; the exposure control plan; institute emergency control measures or special investigations if there is reason to believe that a nosocomial infection danger exists for patients or hospital personnel as directed by the Chief of Medicine or Deputy chief Nursing Officer, Med. Dept.
What's in it for you?
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing which includes courses in Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Public Health, Statistics, and Nursing Administration and two years of nursing experience.
Preference will be given for experience in epidemiologic field investigation and/or epidemiologic research.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work under the following condition with or without reasonable accommodations. Occupational exposure evaluation. This position will require coverage for both Junction City and Salem campuses. Approximately 20% in Junction City, 80% in Salem, as directed by management.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Employees must possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse License at the time of appointment.
Ability to obtain CIC (clean intermittent catheterization) with in 12 months of hire.
REQUESTED SKILLS
Determining staff immunization needs.
Clinical decisions regarding TB interpretations, immunization reactions, and isolation.
Experience with follow-up care or treatment and recommendations.
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at orgegonjobs.org using job number REQ-102864
Application Deadline: 07/28/2022
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) has is seeking a Nurse Epidemiologist for the Infection Prevention department. OSH provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.
The Infection Prevention and Control Program is designed to reduce to the lowest extent possible; hospital acquired infections for patients and occupationally acquired infections for healthcare personnel by emphasizing early recognition of risk and use of prevention and control measures. Develop, review and revise infection control policies based on epidemiological principles, government recommendations and scientific findings in accordance with regulatory agencies. The Infection Prevention Program is advisory to all units of the hospital.
Responsibilities include: Surveillance of present on admission, healthcare associated and occupationally acquired infections including two-step tuberculosis screenings; review of policies and procedures, including those for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and specimen handling; collaboration with (QI) Risk Management as appropriate; providing required infection prevention and blood borne pathogen education as well as education deemed necessary through data trending, inquiry or direct observation. Assure reporting of communicable diseases to the Public Health Department. Conducting and reporting quality improvement studies regarding infection prevention; monitor hospital environmental cleanliness; the respiratory protection plan; the exposure control plan; institute emergency control measures or special investigations if there is reason to believe that a nosocomial infection danger exists for patients or hospital personnel as directed by the Chief of Medicine or Deputy chief Nursing Officer, Med. Dept.
What's in it for you?
A position where your input and contributions impact the citizens of Oregon
8 hours of vacation leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Nearly unbeatable medical, vision, and dental benefits
Pension and retirement programs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing which includes courses in Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Public Health, Statistics, and Nursing Administration and two years of nursing experience.
Preference will be given for experience in epidemiologic field investigation and/or epidemiologic research.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work under the following condition with or without reasonable accommodations. Occupational exposure evaluation. This position will require coverage for both Junction City and Salem campuses. Approximately 20% in Junction City, 80% in Salem, as directed by management.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Employees must possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse License at the time of appointment.
Ability to obtain CIC (clean intermittent catheterization) with in 12 months of hire.
REQUESTED SKILLS
Determining staff immunization needs.
Clinical decisions regarding TB interpretations, immunization reactions, and isolation.
Experience with follow-up care or treatment and recommendations.
Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities.
How to apply:
Complete the online application at orgegonjobs.org using job number REQ-102864
Application Deadline: 07/28/2022