Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
At Klamath Basin Behavioral Health, we believe mental wellness and physical health go hand in hand. We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Nurse (LPN or RN) who excels at building relationships, coordinating care, and helping individuals successfully manage both mental health and medical needs. This is not a task-focused nursing role. Success in this position comes from helping clients remain engaged in treatment, identifying health concerns early, coordinating care across providers, and ensuring clients receive the support they need to improve their overall well-being.
Requirements
- Active Oregon LPN license.
- Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
- Valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel throughout the community and client service area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, community mental health, or integrated healthcare settings.
- Experience working with adult populations.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication monitoring.
- Experience coordinating care across multiple healthcare systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource for clients receiving psychiatric services.
- Conduct effective telephone and in-person triage while making sound clinical decisions within your scope of practice.
- Identify medical concerns, medication side effects, and health risks before they become larger problems.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, community partners, and caregivers to improve client outcomes.
- Help clients successfully manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, and Hepatitis through education, monitoring, and skills training.
- Administer medications and injections accurately and safely.
- Support psychiatric providers by ensuring critical medical information is communicated and acted upon appropriately.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation within required timelines.
- Contribute to a collaborative, recovery-oriented treatment environment.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 8% Employer Match
- 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
- Accrued Wellness Days
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Employee Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Scholarship Program
- Certified Student Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
