Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus Initial Posting Date 07/31/2026 Application Deadline 08/05/2026 Agency Oregon Health Authority Salary Range 5,709 - 6,849 Position Type Employee Position Title Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (Salem Campus) You’ll assist in determining and providing the medical/psychiatric nursing care and treatment for patients at Oregon State Hospital, under the supervision of the RN. This involves providing nursing care and treatment to patients who are elderly, people with behavioral illness or histories and physically compromised. In addition, this position assists in providing a safe, secure environment and contributes to the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. Working Conditions This position provides care for patients who may present a danger to themselves or others. Work may involve exposure to infectious disease, noise, bodily fluids, hazardous medications, behavioral interventions, and manual or mechanical restraints. Employees must be able to frequently move up to 20 pounds, occasionally move up to 60 pounds vertically, and perform prolonged standing, bending, twisting, and squatting. Schedules may change with little notice and may include overtime or double shifts. Occasional driving or accompanying patients in vehicles may also be required. What We Are Looking For Minimum Qualifications These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration. Desired Attributes Experience working in mental health Experience in conflict and crisis management Strong leadership skills Experience in milieu management Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities at one time Additional Requirements Of The LPN Position If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment drug test. Shift Available Hospital Wide Float Pool Working Thursday – Sunday Day Shift 6:30am – 5:00pm Application Guidance Submission Requirements At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and/or attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position. Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately. Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information. About The Team & Benefits Of Joining We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. Benefits Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family. Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare. Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month. Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon. Additional Details This announcement is for permanent, full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse positions located in Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. NE). These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7 facility, that is open on holidays. This position is 100% on site. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information. The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position. We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration. Contact Information Recruiter: Jenny Templin Email: View email address on click.appcast.io,oregon.gov Phone (text friendly): View phone number on click.appcast.io Accommodation Requests (ADA) OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above. 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