LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Behavioral Health

Elite Care•Portland, OR

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Care’s Oatfield Estates is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to promote residents’ health and well-being. The LPN provides nursing assessments, contributes to care-plan development, and educates staff on appropriate resident care. The role also supports development of systems, procedures, and training programs that comply with state and federal regulations. This position is based at Oatfield Estates in Milwaukie, Oregon. The schedule is five days per week in eight-hour shifts, with coverage Monday through Wednesday, alternating Thursdays and Fridays, and Saturdays and Sundays. Compensation is $40 to $45 per hour, based on experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in Oregon and have reliable transportation. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass an Oregon background check.
At least one year of LPN experience in a related field or setting.
Active Oregon-endorsed LPN license.
Strong knowledge of Oregon Board of Nursing requirements, especially Nursing Delegation.
Ability to teach and train on all components of Nurse Delegation.
Thorough knowledge of medication-room components and medication administration.
Reliable transportation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in Oregon.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with the Director of Nursing about resident, family, or employee concerns, changes in resident condition, employee injuries, budget disparities, and other matters that may affect operations.
Evaluate residents’ health and functional care needs before move-in to confirm the community can meet their needs and regulatory requirements are met.
Review resident information and complete assessments before move-in, when resident conditions change, and as required by company policy and state regulations.
Assume rotational on-call responsibilities and assign on-call responsibilities to other qualified management.
Maintain knowledge of community policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations related to resident care.
Perform selected clinical tasks for unusual or unique resident conditions or tasks that cannot be delegated, such as intramuscular injections.
Monitor residents’ health and initiate action in response to changing needs.
Assist in coordinating resident transfers to or from hospitals or other health facilities.
Provide input to care-plan development and educate staff on appropriate resident care.
Help develop systems, procedures, and training programs that support state and federal regulatory compliance.