Licensed Practical Nurse (Children's Mental Health) Night Shift
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to children and adolescents in its Crisis Psychiatric Care (subacute) facility. The program offers short-term, safe, and secure residential placement for children and teens experiencing a mental health crisis, with services focused on stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, and transitional planning. The average stay is around three weeks. The position supports a diverse population, including transgender and nonbinary youth, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The LPN provides routine healthcare, triage and emergency care, medication management, phlebotomy, and nursing assessments. The role also supports admissions and discharges, maintains accurate medical documentation, provides health education, and assists unit staff in maintaining a safe milieu. The scheduled night shift is 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with an additional $2.00 per hour for night shifts. The position is covered under the SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon.
- Completion of a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Proficient use of the MS Office Suite.
- Ability to meet Oregon Intervention System physical requirements and respond physically to crisis intervention.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform twisting, running, and some heavy lifting of at least 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to pathogens and possible assaults or injury.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in mental health is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with admissions by gathering medical information from other healthcare facilities, completing medication reconciliation, processing medication and admission orders, and helping children with other entry needs.
- Provide routine healthcare, including pain, nutrition, and vision assessments and screenings of blood pressure, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, and temperature.
- Provide basic triage and emergency care, including assessment and documentation of treatment for injuries and illnesses; refer to a nurse practitioner or physician when indicated.
- Obtain, write, and process medication orders as directed by the psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner, and document them accurately.
- Manage children’s medications, maintain safe medication administration practices, liaise between the pharmacy and healthcare practitioners, and follow medication administration protocols.
- Complete medication cart audits and chart audits as required by policy.
- Complete phlebotomy services.
- Assess and document injuries for each child involved in an Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI).
- Conduct personal searches of children upon entry to assess for medical problems and signs of abuse and to ensure they are not bringing contraband into the program.
- Prepare discharge medication prescriptions and obtain the psychiatrist’s signature before a child’s discharge.
- Assist line staff with supervising children on the units to maintain milieu safety, participate as a recreation leader, and help with other unit activities as needed.
- Provide sleep hygiene education to clients presenting with insomnia.
- Serve as a medical and nursing resource to children and families and provide health education as needed.
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits.
- Paid basic life and accident insurance.
- Paid internal training and career development.
- Funds available for external training opportunities.
- Albertina Kerr pays for Oregon nursing license and CPR/BLS training.
- Paid holidays and generous time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan with resources for mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
