| Post Code: D705 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS8767 | |
| Classification Number: C6208 | |
| Open: 09/5/2008 | |
| Revised: 10/21/2009 (Background Check & Furlough Information) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time and/or Part Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addiction and Mental Health Services, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This list will be used to fill full-time, part-time and temporary positions as they occur. These positions are located in Salem. These positions are represented by a union. *If you are hired and have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to nursing, you may be eligible for an additional salary differential of 4.75% or 9.5% of your monthly salary. NOTE: Please be aware that due to economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. INTRODUCTION DHS is a large, diverse organization with multiple goals and exceptionally broad department-wide programs. DHS aspires to have a workforce who will adhere to high standards of conduct and who will embrace the department’s core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Responsibility, Respect and Professionalism. Successful candidates will embrace and model these core values as well as the DHS mission of “Assisting people to become independent, healthy, and safe”. The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for mentally and emotionally ill adult specialty populations from throughout the state. Inpatient services are currently licensed at 700 beds on 19 treatment units and 70 residential beds on 2 treatment units. OSH also offers community outreach services, specialized evaluations, and has a consumer support office. QUALIFICATIONS You must possess a valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse’s License at the time of appointment. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
You may deliver, mail, email, or fax your completed application. It must be received no later than on the application deadline. E-mail directly to: OSH.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS8767. Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Lila Lokey
2600 Center Street NE
Salem OR 97301-2682
or
Fax your application materials to 503-945-9910
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs Call the DHS Job Line at: (503) 945-5742 Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-2887 (voice) or 503-945-2996 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of fax transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oregon State Hospital has nursing positions in the following programs: Forensics Psychiatric Services includes: A full array of clinical programs is offered including evaluation of criminal responsibility and the ability to aid and assist in one’s own defense. Patients who are adjudicated guilty but mentally ill and who are committed to the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). It also serves patients with mental or emotional disturbances, cognitive skill deficits, substance abuse, and sex offenders. Three units provide treatment to PSRB patients who have shown substantial improvement in their condition and who require intensive specialized skill building in preparation for their discharge. Levels of security include maximum, medium and minimum. Psychiatric Recovery Services includes: The Adult Treatment Program serves men and women over 18 years old with serious and persistent mental illness. Most patients in this program are referred from acute care hospitals for continued treatment. This is the only program serving patients in both the Portland and Salem facilities. The Geropsychiatric Treatment Program serves older adults with psychiatric / medical disorders who require intensive nursing and psychiatric care not available in a less restrictive setting. One unit serves adults who are brain-injured or multiply disabled. Major duties include: Assign, review and evaluate work of subordinate personnel; assure adequate staffing levels for patients and staff safety by re-allocating staff as needed; train and orient new employees; assess performance; assume role of lead nurse in the absence of the supervising nurse. Assess patient condition, including physical/medical nursing care needs and mental condition; develop nursing care plan. Observe and assess changes and trends in physical and/or mental condition of the patient; plan and implement therapeutic interventions and evaluate response to such interventions; participate in developing individualized treatment care plans with other members of the treatment team. Evaluate, transcribe and implement physician orders; administer oral and injectible medications and oversee the dispensing of oral and topical medications and treatments; administer nursing procedures such as oxygen administration, oral and nasal suctioning, tracheotomy care, etc. Keep accurate written records of patients care provided including nursing assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, medications administered, discharge planning, etc. Education patients and family members about the patient’s illness, including medications, daily living skills, money management, sex education, anger control, etc. Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate classes and psycho-educational groups for patients, nursing and/or therapy staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Employees in these positions may be required to work a flexible work schedule as a condition of employment. This is understood to mean that the hours of work may vary from day to day and include evenings and weekends. The hiring supervisor will determine work schedule specifics. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. Must be able to work more that 8 hrs a day and/or 40 hours a week, as required. Involved daily contact with physically disabled, mentally and/or emotionally disturbed patients. Exposure to infectious diseases on a daily basis. Walks or stands for long periods. May involve shift work. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) identifies the following five core values that are at the heart of who we are, what we do, and how we perform: stewardship, responsibility, respect, professionalism, and integrity. DHS aspires to have a workforce that aligns their actions with these core values. This results in employees who adhere to high standards of conduct, accept responsibility for the appropriateness of that conduct, and exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times. DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. {10000} Skill Code Sheet
Attachment A Name: ________________________________________________ Announcement Number: _________________________________ (Complete and turn in this skill code sheet with your application. Failure to submit this information may impact your application being processed in a timely manner) Listed below are specialty areas & shift preferences for working at Oregon State Hospital. Complete and turn in this skill code sheet with your RN application. Place an “X” in front of the areas/shifts (where/when) you are willing to work. Population ____ Forensics (FDH) ____ Adult Treatment Services (ADH) ____ Geriatrics - Elderly (GTS) Shift ____ DAY shift (DAY) ____ SWING shift (SWN) ____ NIGHT shift (NGT) ____ Bridge shift (BDG) ________________ OTHER shift (ODH) Status ____ I wish to be considered for full time positions only. ____ I wish to be considered for part time positions only. ____ I wish to be considered for both full and part-time positions. ____ I am available for temporary assignments Are you currently a licensed RN in the State of Oregon YES NO
(If no, your estimated date of Licensure) ________________ By signing below, I, the applicant, understand that I may be asked to provide proof of any licenses I claim to hold. I further certify that all statements contained herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature _________________________________ Date ________________ Oregon State Hospital
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(503) 945-2815
(503) 945-9910 (FAX)
REFERENCE RELEASE FORM
Printed Name: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________ | |
