LPN (Pickup/PRN)

Community Bridges; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

5 weeks PTO

Job summary

Community Bridges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct clinical care at the Sobering and Deflection Center in Oregon. Under Medical Director supervision, you will perform screenings, observations, CLIA‑waived tests and administer comfort medications to stabilize participants.

The role emphasizes trauma‑informed, person‑centered care and diversion from EDs and the criminal justice system, with preference for experience in sobering settings or related behavioral health

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in Oregon.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Eligibility to perform CLIA-waived testing under organizational CLIA certificate.
• Knowledge of substance use intoxication and withdrawal.
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
• Preferred: Sobering/detoxification center, ED/urgent care, behavioral health or SUD experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care in Sobering and Deflection Center.
• Perform medical screening, clinical observation and CLIA‑waived testing.
• Administer approved comfort medications for participant safety and stabilization.
• Support diversion from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.
• Deliver care grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered practice.

Skills

LPN license

CPR/BLS

CLIA testing

Substance use knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Sobering center experience

Job description

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of different programs throughout Arizona. CBI provides residential, outpatient, inpatient, patient-centered medical homes, medication-assisted treatment, and crisis services to individuals experiencing crisis, opioid use disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.

Pool - Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a full continuum of care, including variety of programs throughout Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon and District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a non-profit organization by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, Community Bridges Inc. has held as its principal mission “maintaining the dignity of human life” for more than 40 years.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical care in the Sobering and Deflection Center, serving individuals experiencing acute intoxication, substance-related impairment, or behavioral health crises. Under the supervision the Medical Director, the LPN performs medical screening, clinical observation, CLIA-waived testing, and administration of approved comfort medications to ensure participant safety and stabilization.

The LPN supports diversion from emergency departments and the criminal justice system by delivering care grounded in trauma-informed practice and person-centered service delivery, consistent with OHA Sobering and Deflection Center program standards.

Skills/Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Oregon.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Eligibility to perform CLIA-waived testing under organizational CLIA certificate
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Substance use intoxication and withdrawal
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
• Preferred: Experience in: Sobering or detoxification centers, Emergency or urgent care, Behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, Community or correctional health settings
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Oregon
• Valid identification required.

CBI is growing and expanding our services!

• We are experiencing tremendous growth currently. As an essential service provider, we value all our employees and their careers.
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley!

CBI Values your Career and has lots of growth opportunities!

Our staff experience tremendous professional growth through ongoing training and support. Our team is supported by strong and competent leadership. The leadership at CBI is committed to ongoing professional development for their staff. Come join our team of passionate individuals who are serious about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.

About our Culture, commitment to employees!

• We are looking for driven and compassionate individuals that thrive in an upbeat and safe working environment. We dedicate a lot of thought and effort into work life balance as well as our competitive composition structure.
• We know life happens, that’s why we all start with a 5-week PTO plan as well as a wide range of unique benefits!

Our Facilities.

Our locations are all state-of-the-art facilities that provide top notch integrated care. We are proud to adhere to a “no wrong door” treatment approach that allows our staff to dramatically improve the quality of life for the patients in their care.

Hourly Rate: $31/HR - $37.20/HR

CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!
• For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley.

CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!