| Post Code: D705 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS8778 | |
| Classification Number: X6209 | |
| Open: 10/8/2008 | |
| Revised: 07/30/2009 (Working Conditions) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with Addiction and Mental Health, Oregon State Hospital, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur. These positions are located in Salem. These positions are Management Service and not 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. 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 681 beds on 19 hospital units and residential services at 96 beds on 3 units. OSH also offers community outreach services, specialized evaluations, and has a consumer support office. QUALIFICATIONS Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications stated in this section. Your application form must clearly show that you have: A valid Oregon Registered Professional Nurse’s license at the time of appointment AND Two years of professional nursing experience including some experience equivalent to that of a charge Nurse which has provided:
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING 1. Page 1, 2 and the signature page of the State of Oregon Application Form PD100 and a current resume indicating your experience and licensing information 2. Completed Skill Code Sheet (attached to the back of this recruitment) 3. Completed Reference Release Form (attached to the back of this recruitment) You may deliver, mail, email, or fax your completed application.
E-mail directly to: OSH.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS8778. Oregon State Hospital
Office of Human Resources Attn: Lila M. Lokey
2600 Center Street NE Salem OR 97301-2682 or Fas 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 or 503-945-2817 (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. Fingerprint-based criminal history, driving record checks, and drug testing will be done for applicants offered employment. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine whether an applicant is accepted for 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, but are not limited to: MANAGEMENT Responsible for the 24 hour nursing practice on an assigned unit; Collaborates with peers and supervisors on making decisions regarding nursing operations of the work unit or shift; Organizes and coordinates work of subordinate staff; evaluates their work and counsels staff regarding work performance issues; Acts as a resource person for nursing practice and clarification of policies and procedures; Participates in interviewing, selecting and assigning nurse staff; Ensures that staff to patient ratios are met and participates in problem-solving unplanned staffing needs; Supervises, interprets, reviews and acts on quality assurance, utilization and risk management aspects of nursing care and takes action as indicated; CLINICAL Assess changes and trends in patient condition, both physical and mental, and takes appropriate action. Based on the nursing assessment, the RN develops an individualized nursing care plan that is integrated into the patient’s treatment care plan; Administers and documents medication and treatments according to hospital nursing policies and procedures; Assesses the management of the therapeutic milieu and takes corrective action as appropriate; Provides clinical nursing consultation on different cases; Ensures that RN’s develop individualized nursing care plans that are integrated into the patient’s treatment care plan; ensures the maintenance of continuity of care; Initiates appropriate action in actual or potential psychiatric/medical emergencies; EDUCATION Ensures orientation of nursing personnel; Assesses staff educational needs and acts/responds accordingly; Coordinates and conducts patient/family teaching; Conducts in-service training/orientation of other staff members and students; Completes annual mandatory proficiency training; Interprets and is supportive of all hospital philosophy, policies and procedures; is responsible for following hospital/nursing programs, policies and procedures; supports implementation of new hospital programs. WORKING CONDITIONS The person in this position works a professional workweek and the incumbent's flexibility to this work schedule is considered a condition of employment. It is understood that the hours of work may vary from day to day, week to week. The hiring manager will work with the incumbent to determine work schedule specifics. Must have basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace. Involves 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. Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required. Occasional travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. 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) 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: _________________________________ | |
