Fora Health

On Call LPN -Withdrawal Management

Medical - Portland, OR - Part Time

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 $38.11-40.87 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. 

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: click here to apply via the employee intranet site

ABOUT FORA HEALTH

Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!

Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:

  1. Have knowledge of substance use disorders.
  2. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
  3. Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.
  4. Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care.
  5. Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.

BENEFITS

  • Kaiser medical insurance
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
  • 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
  • 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
  • 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
  • One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
  • Online education tools for CEUs
  • Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
  • Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
  • Free parking at our two facilities

Employees may be eligible for education grants:

  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
  • NURSE Corps
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least six months of sobriety for non-patient facing positions or two years of continuous sobriety for patient-facing positions upon hire.

Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

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