Licensed Practical Nurse - On-Call

Bridgeway Community Health - Jobs; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan with 5% employer match

Fitness Membership subsidy

Life, AD&D, Disability Coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bridgeway Community Health is seeking an On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse for the NOC shift to join its Medically Managed Withdrawal team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and maintain documentation in a structured inpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon LPN license, has a state nursing program degree, and brings strong assessment and communication skills. Night shifts and competitive wages are offered within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-accredited nursing program.
• Current and unencumbered LPN license in Oregon at time of appointment.
• One year LPN experience preferred; new grads may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments under supervision.
• Maintains accurate medical documentation and charting.
• Performs focused nursing assessments for inpatient clients.
• Educates clients about treatments and coordinates with physicians.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Assessment

Communication

Education

State-accredited School of Nursing program

LPN license (Oregon)

Job description

Bridgeway Community Health

is currently seeking a qualified

On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse - NOC Shift

to join our growing Medically Managed Withdrawal treatment team!

If you're a night owl with awesome Nursing Skills, we have the perfect position for you! We currently are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses.

We offer competitive wages in an environment with a fantastic team to work with! The successful candidate would be responsible for exceptional nursing care to our clients, with a focus on the provision of direct care that promotes health, prevents disease, and treats the individual.

Primary Purpose:

Provides nursing care to individuals in an inpatient medically managed withdrawal setting, with a focus on the provision of direct care that promotes health, prevents disease, and treats illness of the individual. Operates according to the Oregon State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures under direction of a nurse practitioner or physician.
• Completes accurate and thorough medical documentation, which may include clients' medical charts, medication records, any pertinent observations, computerized dispensing and pharmacy records, and required state or department database entry
• Conducts nursing assessment on all inpatient clients. Conducts and documents initial and ongoing focused nursing assessments of the health status of clients. Reports findings to the Registered Nurse or licensed physician as needed. Utilizes appropriate physician's standing orders
• Prepares and dispenses or provides for the dispensing of appropriate medication or treatment. Provides client assessments as appropriate, evaluates side effects and potential interactions. Adheres to accepted medical practices and medication management per OAR/ORS.
• Updates and maintains prescription records for treatment and all medical records associated with the storing and dispensing of medications. Complies with federal, state and program requirements related to record keeping and documentation.
• Coordinates client appointments with physician(s)
• At direction of a physician, educates clients in relation to other disease processes and refers as needed to other medical agencies for follow-up for health-related issues.
• Maintains records of nursing services including the recording of statistics and compilation of requested reports
• Prepares and labels specimens. Maintains clinic equipment and supplies.
• Charts on all clients seen for medical support.
• Participates in discharge planning for client's ongoing medical needs.
• Conducts T.B. skin testing on all inpatient clients that are in treatment for more than 30 days.
• Conducts annual T.B. skin testing on all inpatient and staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends staff meetings and works as a team member to identify and implement quality of services.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Experience, Education and Credentials:

• Graduation from a state-accredited School of Nursing program,
• A current and unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Professional Nurse in the state of Oregon at the time of appointment.
• One (1) year of Licensed Practical Nursing experience highly preferred. New graduates of an accredited nursing program may be considered.
• Or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in performing, current nursing practice;
• Ability to apply nursing knowledge and principles and policies underlying the administration of a nursing service.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of individuals in the course of medical treatments; Ability to maintain confidential records and information.
• Ability to accept and abide by supervision received.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in English usage and in basic mathematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Qualified candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• Wage will depend on experience and credentials.
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

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