LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH); Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our collaborative care team. The LPN will provide direct client care, administer medications, monitor physical and behavioral health, and document accurately in the EHR.

Working with therapists and prescribers, you will support crisis intervention, patient education, and coordinated care within a recovery-focused environment that emphasizes dignity and community wellness.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure
• Behavioral health experience preferred
• Ability to perform patient assessments and respond to crises
• Proficient in EHR documentation and charting
• Dedicated to person-centered care and compassionate practice

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients in a behavioral health setting under clinical supervision
• Administer medications, monitor side effects, and document in the EHR
• Perform client assessments including vital signs and mental status observations
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning as part of the care team
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans, medications, and wellness strategies
• Collaborate with therapists, prescribers, and support staff to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow regulatory standards
• Contribute to a supportive, recovery-focused environment aligned with KBBH values

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Electronic Health Records

Behavioral health nursing

Crisis intervention support

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Infection control

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Job description

KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support comprehensive mental health care in a collaborative team. The LPN will provide direct client care, administer medications, monitor physical and behavioral health, and document accurately in the EHR. Working closely with therapists and prescribers, this role supports crisis intervention, client education, and care coordination. KBBH offers a supportive, inclusive culture focused on community wellness, professional growth, and high-quality, person-centered services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients in a behavioral health setting under clinical supervision
• Administer medications, monitor side effects, and document in the EHRPerform client assessments including vital signs and mental status observations
• Support crisis intervention and safety planning as part of the care team
• Educate clients and families on treatment plans, medications, and wellness strategies
• Collaborate with therapists, prescribers, and support staff to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow regulatory standards
• Contribute to a supportive, recovery-focused environment aligned with KBBH values

Required Skills

• Medication administration
• Vital signs monitoring
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• Behavioral health nursing
• Crisis intervention support
• Patient assessment
• Care coordination
• Infection control
• Patient and family education
• Clinical documentation