Licensed Practical Nurse

Bridgeway Community Health

is currently seeking a qualified

A sign‑on bonus of $2,000 for the newly hired candidate

We offer a flexible rotation schedule and start date!!!

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…