Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Life insurance (optional)

Disability coverage

Paid time off: holidays, personal days

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Oregon State Hospital, located in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Salem Campus. The role involves providing medical/psychiatric nursing care under RN supervision to elderly and mentally ill patients, contributing to a safe and therapeutic milieu in a 24/7 on-site facility.

Working conditions include exposure to infectious disease and potential restraints, with overtime or double shifts possible. Applicants must pass background checks and pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical/psychiatric nursing care under RN supervision.
• Care for elderly, mentally ill, and physically compromised patients.
• Contribute to a safe, secure environment and maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Assist in maintaining a calming, structured treatment setting.

Skills

Mental health experience

Conflict management

Leadership

Milieu management

Multitasking

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Salary Range: 5,709 - 6,849 (non-PERS qualifying range). If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%

Location: Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. NE). These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). This position is 100% on site, 24/7 facility open on holidays.

Contract: Permanent, full-time. Position Type: Employee Position

Opportunity Awaits – Licensed Practical Nurse (Salem Campus)

You’ll assist in determining and providing the medical/psychiatric nursing care and treatment for patients at Oregon State Hospital, under the supervision of the RN. This involves providing nursing care and treatment to patients who are elderly, people with behavioral illness or histories and physically compromised. In addition, this position assists in providing a safe, secure environment and contributes to the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions – This position provides care for patients who may present a danger to themselves or others. Work may involve exposure to infectious disease, noise, bodily fluids, hazardous medications, behavioral interventions, and manual or mechanical restraints. Employees must be able to frequently move up to 20 pounds, occasionally move up to 60 pounds vertically, and perform prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and squatting. Schedules may change with little notice and may include overtime or double shifts. Occasional driving or accompanying patients in vehicles may also be required.

Desired Attributes

• 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

Additional Requirements and Background Checks

If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities.

ADA Accommodation

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support.

Visa and Work Authorization

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

Evaluation Standards

We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.