Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Opportunity to assist in determining and providing medical/psychiatric nursing care and treatment for patients at Oregon State Hospital, under the supervision of the RN. This role involves providing nursing care to patients who are elderly, have behavioral illness or histories, and are physically compromised. Additionally, the position assists in maintaining a safe, secure environment and contributes to the therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatment to patients with medical and psychiatric needs.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.
• Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Work with patients who may present a danger to themselves or others.
• Frequently move up to 20 pounds and occasionally move up to 60 pounds vertically.
• Perform prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and squatting.
• Adapt to schedule changes with little notice, including overtime or double shifts.
• Occasionally drive or accompany patients in vehicles.

Requirements

• Reflect minimum qualifications in your application for consideration.
• Pass an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check if offered employment.
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test if offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital.

Qualifications

• Desired attributes for top candidates include:
  • Experience working in mental health.
  • Experience in conflict and crisis management.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Experience in milieu management.
  • Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities at one time.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to infectious disease, noise, bodily fluids, hazardous medications, behavioral interventions, and manual or mechanical restraints.
• Work in a 24/7 facility that is open on holidays.
• 100% on-site position.

Schedule

• Hospital Wide Float Pool.
• Thursday – Sunday Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Pay

Salary range: $5,709 - $6,849 per month. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

This position is permanent, full-time, and located in Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. NE). Represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).