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:

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – 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.

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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 For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.

• 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

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