On Call Licensed Practical Nurse
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CASCADE AIDS PROJECT
Portland, OR, US
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct care to residents by assessing, planning, and implementing nursing procedures. They will also collaborate with clinical staff and manage medication administration using electronic records.
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Our House - Portland, OR 97214Salary Range: $35.37 HourlyThe Our House Residential Care Facility (RCF) is a 14 room facility with a team of expert clinicians who work with people living with HIV who are having difficulty managing independent living. By tailoring nursing, social services, and therapeutic everyday activities our clients and residents are able to define what ‘living well’ means to them. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP Northwest, Prism, and Our House.
Our House and CAP Northwest are excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN will care for the residents of Our House by assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care. You will be providing direct care to the residents as well as environmental care of the facility.
This is an on-call role working at Our House in SE Portland. Shifts will very. Starting pay is $35.37 an hour with $1.00 differential for evenings and weekends, $6.00 for Nights and $6.50 for weekend nights.
Who You Are
Unencumbered nursing license in the state of Oregon
Basic Life Support card
Ability to pass DHS background check
One year of relevant nursing experience preferred.
Motivation to work with persons living with HIV, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or behavioral health supports and require all levels of care.
Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workplace or community settings
Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to: engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workplace or community setting.
What You’ll Do
Performs nursing procedures in accordance with licensure and skill level, utilizing principles of safety and infection control.
Ability to explain treatments and conditions to patients of all ages and diverse populations
Provides assistance with activities of daily living.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail
Works in collaboration with resident’s primary care provider, clinical staff, and support system.
Administers and documents medications and treatments using electronic medication administration record.
At CAP Northwest, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Our Mission : We support and empower all people living with or affected by HIV, reduce stigma, and provide compassionate healthcare to the the LGBTQ+ community & beyond.
Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1985 as the Cascade AIDS Project, CAP is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. CAP has grown considerably since its beginning, from a two person staff to over 100, from a budget of $100,000 to over $14 million. CAP operates multiple programs from its main service sites in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA with the support of over 600 volunteers.
Cascade AIDS Project helps people put their lives back together by securing housing, finding essential medical care, and dealing with the countless issues that make the difference between giving up or getting up and going on. With HIV and AIDS, the huge emotional and financial burden to all affected by it can be staggering.
Imagine what it must be like for someone who suddenly finds they are without the essentials we so often take for granted. Sadly, some people with HIV lose their jobs, their housing, their friends and family, and all means of support. Shelter, life skills training, and emotional support — these are what CAP provides.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Our Mission : We support and empower all people living with or affected by HIV, reduce stigma, and provide compassionate healthcare to the the LGBTQ+ community & beyond.
Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1985 as the Cascade AIDS Project, CAP is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. CAP has grown considerably since its beginning, from a two person staff to over 100, from a budget of $100,000 to over $14 million. CAP operates multiple programs from its main service sites in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA with the support of over 600 volunteers.
Cascade AIDS Project helps people put their lives back together by securing housing, finding essential medical care, and dealing with the countless issues that make the difference between giving up or getting up and going on. With HIV and AIDS, the huge emotional and financial burden to all affected by it can be staggering.
Imagine what it must be like for someone who suddenly finds they are without the essentials we so often take for granted. Sadly, some people with HIV lose their jobs, their housing, their friends and family, and all means of support. Shelter, life skills training, and emotional support — these are what CAP provides.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
