Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospital (Full-Time)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem CampusThe Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. 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. You will administer medications as ordered by the provider, complete focused assessments, and respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous. If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.What We Are Looking ForMinimum Qualifications:Possess a valid Oregon Practical Nurse License at the time of appointment. The license must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time from the application date.Experience working in mental healthExperience in conflict and crisis managementStrong leadership skillsExperience in milieu managementAbility to manage multiple job responsibilities at one timeAdditional 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). Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.Application GuidanceHow to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and answer all supplemental questions.Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.After You Apply:Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under "My Applications" and complete them.Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.Reminders:Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. This announcement is for permanent, full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse positions located in Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. These positions are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.Additional DetailsThe information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.Helpful Links & ResourcesHow to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | Oregon Health Authority | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Veterans ResourcesThe Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.