Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Detox & Crisis Respite (PRN)
Location: Baker City, OR
PRN – Position covering all shifts
New Directions is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct
nursing care and medical oversight for individuals in medical detoxification and crisis respite services.
This role is ideal for nurses who want meaningful, hands-on work in behavioral health and substance use
treatment, where patient safety, dignity, and stabilization are the top priorities.
Why Join New Directions?
– Mission-driven organization delivering essential behavioral health services
– Collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment
– Opportunity to work in detox and crisis stabilization settings
– Emphasis on trauma-informed, person-centered care
– Strong clinical leadership and support
About the Role
The RN (PRN) provides nursing assessments, medication administration, and continuous monitoring for
individuals admitted for withdrawal management and behavioral health crisis stabilization, in full
compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules and nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
– Conduct nursing admissions and assessments for detox and crisis respite
– Monitor client condition, withdrawal symptoms, and medication response
– Administer medications safely and maintain accurate MARs
– Recognize and respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies
– Collaborate with prescribers and behavioral health staff
– Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
– Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and handoffs
– Uphold infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
– Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
– 2+ years of nursing experience (behavioral health, detox, or med-surg preferred)
– Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, detox protocols, and pharmacology
– Ability to work effectively with individuals in withdrawal or acute distress
– Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
– Ability to pass required background checks
Preferred Qualifications
– Experience with co-occurring disorders or residential behavioral health
– Familiarity with EHR systems and medication reconciliation
– Addiction Nursing certification (CARN) preferred
Work Environment
– On-site work in detox and crisis respite facilities
– May include nights, weekends, and holidays
– Physically active role with standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs
Provide skilled nursing care at critical moments—where it truly makes a difference.
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Apply today to join New Directions in Baker City, Oregon.
