Nurse - Klamath Falls

BestCare Treatment Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse to join our Withdrawal Management team in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This role is critical in providing safe, evidence-based medical care to individuals undergoing detoxification and stabilization in a structured treatment environment.

The ideal candidate is clinically competent, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy. If you are passionate about supporting individuals in the early stages of recovery and thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Nurse works in the WMS (Detox) setting as a part of a multidisciplinary team to provide medical detoxification and stabilization services for detox and residential clients in compliance with all BestCare policies and procedures, best nursing   care practices, and all local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities include provision of medication management, taking patient vitals, maintenance of pharmacy/medical supplies, coordination of care with primary care providers for our mental health clientele, and advocacy for excellent patient care to achieve the best patient outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent patient care with improved outcomes for clients;
• Takes vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and CWAA scores;
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements;
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and support patients, family, and friends;
• Gives injections of medications; immunizations as prescribed by Program and Medical Director,
• Promotes patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, family and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions about drug and alcohol addiction;
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following detox and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and OAR’s for detox programs;
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies;
• Ensures a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations;
• Documents client progress in electronic health record (EHR) system to maintain a pertinent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures;
• Participates in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings; 
• Takes a lead role or participates in providing medication administration and medical services;
• Other related duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Models BestCare’s mission,   vision, and values, promoting integrity, compassion, and collaboration;
• Supports the organization’s commitment to equity   and inclusion, fostering an environment of cultural awareness and respect for all individuals;
• Aligns department goals with organizational strategic initiatives;
• Complies with Code of Conduct,   Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all relevant policies and OARs;
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon statutes;
• Attends required meetings, completes required trainings, and ensures certifications and licenses remain current;
• Works independently and collaboratively as a positive member of the BestCare team;
• Performs other organizational duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period: 

• Strong client engagement skills
• High level of ability and comfort providing extensive outreach and community-based nursing care in a multitude of settings
• Ability in nursing assessment including evaluation and interpretation of medical and behavioral health information
• Knowledge and ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with Oregon OSHA, BestCare Treatment Services Policies and Procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, and the RN Scope of Practice
• Proven success in collaborating with co-workers and a multi-disciplinary team to provide and advocate for excellent patient care
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), EHR systems, databases, virtual meeting platforms, internet, and ability to learn new or updated software
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and demonstrated compassion towards individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidence as required by HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships
• Ability to function well and use good judgment in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict resolution and anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately and effectively
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work independently as well as participating as a positive, collaborative team member

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Practical Nurse degree
• Experience working with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders
• For individuals recovering from the disease of addiction, must have maintained continuous sobriety for the previous two years at the time of hire
• Nurse II (MS6 pay grade): Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN) or
• Nurse III (MS7A pay grade): BS Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, and/or community health services
• For individuals in recovery from substance-use disorder, must have maintained continuous recovery for the previous two years at the time of hire

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current and unrestricted Oregon License as Practical Nurse (LPN) 
• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license for Nurse II (associate's degree) or
• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license for Nurse III (BSN) 
• Current BLS + First Aid/AED certifications
• Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B violations)

PREFERRED:

• Experience working with diverse, multi-cultural communities preferred
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus