Pool - LPN

Community Bridges Inc•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
Valid identification required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sobering or detoxification centers.
Experience in emergency or urgent care.
Experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
Experience in community or correctional health settings.

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical care in the Sobering and Deflection Center.
Serves individuals experiencing acute intoxication, substance-related impairment, or behavioral health crises.
Performs medical screening.
Performs clinical observation.
Performs CLIA-waived testing.
Administers approved comfort medications to ensure participant safety and stabilization.
Supports diversion from emergency departments and the criminal justice system.
Delivers care grounded in trauma-informed practice and person-centered service delivery.