Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Rose City Detox; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose City Detox in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse or LPN to provide essential nursing support for withdrawal management care. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, withdrawal assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with the nursing team to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The role requires an LPN license in good standing in Oregon and BLS certification; prior experience in behavioral health or detox settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Oregon LPN license in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Experience in behavioral health or withdrawal management/detox setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and withdrawal monitoring using CIWA and COWS scales.
• Administer medications as prescribed and support the nursing team.
• Accurately document all patient care activities in the EMR.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to RN, NP, or Medical Director.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Withdrawal assessment CIWA/COWS

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (Oregon)

BLS certification

Job description

About The Company

Rose City Detox is a detox center in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate foundation for individuals facing the challenges of addiction.

Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Portland, OR

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing support in the delivery of withdrawal management care at Rose City Detox. This role is responsible for performing vital sign monitoring, withdrawal assessments, medication administration, and collaborating closely with the nursing team to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, withdrawal monitoring using CIWA and COWS scales, and medication administration.
• Support Registered Nurses (RNs) and the Nurse Manager in delivering detox-related nursing care.
• Accurately document all patient care activities in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition and promptly report to RN, Nurse Practitioner, or Medical Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing with the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in behavioral health or withdrawal management/detox setting preferred.