LPN Withdrawal Management

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking on-call Licensed Practical Nurses to join a growing medical team dedicated to the care of vulnerable individuals seeking to decrease their use of drugs or alcohol. Responsibilities include assessment of patients in the withdrawal management program, adherence to our developed withdrawal management protocols, and basic nursing care of residential patients including medication administration, medication order entry, reading and evaluating lab results and medical records, triaging medical needs, performing diagnostic testing as ordered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LPN licensed in Oregon
• Experience with SUD and detox/withdrawal preferred
• Flexibility with scheduling
• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• For employees with a history of substance use disorder or identifying as a person in recovery, Fora Health requires certification of a minimum of two years’ continuous sobriety.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug test
• Successful completion of Tuberculin test and/or evaluation with negative results or documented evidence of non-communicability
• DHS criminal background approval

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 25 pounds
• Use of computer and working at a desk
• Position will require some amount of regular connection to work via cell phone to answer questions and respond to internal and external contacts.
• Position generally works in an indoor office environment with occasional travel between sites or to special events.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including COVID, tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV.
• Possible exposure to upset, angry, traumatized, disabled or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families.
• Potential exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals, personal protective equipment provided.
• Position may require some overtime, including evening and weekend work.  Adjustment of work schedule may be required.
• Shift work may include day, swing and graveyard hours.

HOURS AND PAY

This is an on call position earning $39.25-42.1 per hour (depending upon experience). This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation. On call employees are not eligible for benefits.

Day and overnight shifts available working 12 hour shifts 7am to 7:30pm or 7pm to 7:30am

LOCATION

This position is an on-site position at our SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon.