Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

Job Listing ID:

4488190

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse•

Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus Application Deadline:

05/14/2026

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Swing Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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. You will administer medications as ordered by the provider, complete focused assessments, and respond to emergent psychiatric situations that could potentially be dangerous. Additionally, you will assist in providing a safe, secure environment and contribute to the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must 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.

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. This announcement is for permanent, full-time, Licensed Practical Nurse positions located in Salem, Oregon (2600 Center St. NE). These positions arerepresented by Service EmployeesInternational Union (SEIU). The Oregon State Hospital is a 24/7 facility, that is open on holidays.

Job Classification:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Compensation

Salary:

$5,709.00 to $6,849.00 per Month

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Retirement

Additional Benefit Information:

http://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Benefits.aspx Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 None

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check , Drug Test