Licensed Practical Nurse (Children's Mental Health) Night Shift

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life & accident insurance

Training opportunities

License paid by employer

401(k) with company match

EAP program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Albertina Kerr seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care for children and adolescents in our Crisis Psychiatric Care subacute facility in Portland, Oregon. You will manage admissions, medications, vital signs, and basic triage, while supporting a multidisciplinary team and ensuring safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, medication reconciliation, charting, and health education.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required in Oregon.
• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Previous mental health experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist admission by gathering medical information and processing orders.
• Provide routine healthcare including pain, nutrition, vision, vitals, and screenings.
• Provide basic triage and emergency care and document injuries.
• Manage children’s medications and liaise with pharmacy; implement medication administration protocol.
• Perform phlebotomy and nursing assessments for ESI.
• Assist with discharge medications and psychiatrist signature.
• Supervise line staff to maintain milieu safety and assist with unit activities.
• Provide health education (sleep hygiene) to clients with insomnia.

Skills

LPN license

Phlebotomy

Pediatric care

Medication administration

Triage

Nursing documentation

Education

Oregon LPN license

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.We're seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to children and adolescents served in our Crisis Psychiatric Care (subacute) facility, routine healthcare including pain management, vital signs and lab sample collection. You will also assist in completing the admission process by gathering medical information, obtaining and processing medication and admission orders from the psychiatrist and assisting children with all other entry needs. Our LPNs provide basic triage and emergency care including assessment and documentation of injuries. Also, you'll manage children's medications, complete phlebotomy services, and assess each child for injuries by completing and documenting a nursing assessment for each child involved in an Emergency Safety Intervention.Our Children's Psychiatric Crisis (Subacute) program offers short-time, safe, and secure residential placement for children and teens who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services focus on mental health stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, and transitional planning with an average length of stay around three weeks. Common diagnoses include major depression, suicide ideation, and anxiety. You'll support a diverse population, including transgender and nonbinary youth as part of an impactful, multidisciplinary team.Night shift positions will receive an additional $2.00/hr. Night shifts are scheduled from 10:00 pm-8:00 amEssential DutiesAssist in completing the admission process by gathering medical information from other health care facilities, including thorough medication reconciliation. Obtain and process current medication and admission orders from the psychiatrist; and assist children with all other entry needs.Provide routine healthcare including pain, nutrition, and vision assessments, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, and temperature screenings.Provide basic triage and emergency care including assessment and documentation of treatment of injuries (i.e. falls, scratches, sprains, bites, wounds and other injuries/illnesses). Appropriately refer to nurse practitioner and/or physician when indicated.Obtain, write, and process all medication orders as directed by the psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner including documentation accurately.Manage children’s medications by procuring, creating, and maintaining safe medication administration practices. Act as the liaison between pharmacy and health care practitioners. Implement and follow the medication administration protocol.Complete medication cart audits per policy.Complete chart audits per policy for required documentation.Proficiently complete phlebotomy services.Assess each child for injuries by completing and documenting a nursing assessment for each child involved in an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).Conduct a personal search of all children upon entry to Subacute to assess for medical problems, signs of abuse, and to ensure that the child is not bringing contraband into the program.Prepare all discharge medication prescriptions and obtain psychiatrist signature prior to child’s discharge.Assist line staff by supervising the children on the units to maintain milieu safety by participating as a recreation leader and assist with any other unit activities as needed.Provide health education regarding sleep hygiene to clients presenting with insomnia.Act as a medical/nursing resource to the children and families served and provide health education as needed.Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentFunds available for external training opportunitiesAlbertina Kerr pays for Oregon Nursing License and CPR/BLS trainingPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingLicensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon.Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program.Previous experience working in mental health preferred, but not required.Meet the following physical demands: meet physical requirements of Oregon Intervention System and ability to respond physically to crisis intervention; stand for long periods of time; twisting, running, and some heavy lifting (minimum of 50 pounds).Proficient use of MS Office Suite.May involve exposure to pathogens and possible assaults/injury.