Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Junction Campus

Licensed Practical Nurse
- Oregon State Hospital Junction City Campus

Salary Range: 5,709 - 6,849

Position Type:
Employee

You will assist in determining and providing the medical/psychiatric nursing care and treatment for patients at Oregon State Hospital, under the supervision of the RN. You will administer medications as ordered by the provider, complete focused assessments, and respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous. Additionally, you will assist in providing a safe, secure environment and contribute to the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu.

• Possess a valid Oregon Practical Nurse License at the time of appointment. The license must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time from the application date.

• 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

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.

Saturday
- Tuesday;
Swing . Days off:
Wednesday
- Friday.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

• 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.

This announcement is for permanent, full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse positions located in Junction City, Oregon (29398 Recovery Way). These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7 facility, that is open on holidays. This position is 100% on site. Review Section 4:
Working Conditions in the position description (linked above) for more information.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. 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.

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.

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