As a PEER Shelter RN you will provide a variety of nursing services to adolescents,16-24 years of age, in a homeless youth shelter. Youth seeking shelter may be living with substance use and highly addictive behaviors. As the RN with your team of CNAs will provide an array of nursing services to ensure the well-being of the youth while in the shelter. You will conduct in-service training for staff on health care topics, provide medication management, and provide direct care, supervision, and behavior interventions to clients on assigned shifts. The position operates within established guidelines and/or legal requirements, standing orders from an M.D., this position description, licensing, professional standards of medical practices, and Looking Glass policy. We are currently seeking to fill a Monday - Friday swing shift, 3pm-11pm.
For more information about the PEER Shelter Registered Nurse position, you can download the full job description below.
This program is an extension of the services provided at Looking Glass' Homeless Youth Services where youth who are experiencing substance use issues can seek services and support. The PEER Shelter is part of the Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) across Oregon, in response to Measure 110 and Oregon Senate Bill 755. The Behavioral Health Resource Network consists of a network of entities, including the PEER Shelter, providing services related to the healthy management of substance use concerns.
The HYS programs focus on providing support to homeless or runaway youth in Lane County. With a 24-hour crisis hotline, individualized case management, emergency night shelter access, and a drop-in day shelter, staff help youth with life-skill development and provide access to basic needs. To accomplish these goals the HYS services are provided through three individual programs: Station 7, New Roads, the Rural program, and the new PEER Shelter.
You must be a Registered Nurse, licensed to provide services in Oregon to be qualified for this role. A Bachelor's in nursing is preferred but an Associate's will be accepted. It is preferred if you have experience in an adolescent residential treatment setting or experience as a psychiatric nurse. You must also be able to pass crisis intervention training within your first month of employment.
Our workforce and clientele represent a diverse set of people from all walks of life. As such, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion in the agency. All staff must embody and represent these, and other, Looking Glass agency values.