Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

This position will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered, integrated services to the community with a focus on medication tracking, ordering, handling and auditing. The LPN plays a critical role in medication management and patient care by supporting providers and clients and are also integral members of the treatment team. LPNs work with client access specialists, and non-clinical staff to ensure the workflows are efficient, the client experience is positive and medication safety and accuracy is prioritized. Additionally, this role includes interaction with clients during medication pass times, offers general assistance with medication self-administration, supports medical issues or concerns as a key member of the integrated treatment team. This position has access to mental health billing and service records.

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The 16 x Burnside Recovery Center, is a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet a critical need in our community: providing extended residential treatment for individuals transitioning out of Hooper Detoxification and Stabilization Center. This is where hope becomes healing, and we're inviting passionate professionals like YOU to be part of this life-changing mission.

The Burnside Recovery Center offers 3.7 Level of Care services, focusing on stabilization and support for clients with substance use disorders as their primary diagnosis, along with co-occurring mental health conditions. Our integrated, person-centered care model meets clients and their families where they are, combining therapy, mental health services, medical care, and community-based management into one coordinated pathway to recovery. With expedited access to primary care, outpatient substance use disorder services, and recovery-supportive housing, our holistic approach empowers clients to achieve long-term success.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, (Monday - Friday off!)

Location: 16xBurnside Recovery Center (1616 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR, 97214)

Compensation: $31.97-$42.42 per hour based on years exceeding the Minimum Qualifications

Seniority Bid Window Closes: 2/12/26

AFSCME Union

This role is a Union Represented position through; American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited course of training for licensed practical nurses.
• Current licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA
• Current BLS CPR certification prior to start date.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must have the ability to read labels and distinguish between colors.
• Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Driving preferred. If driving, must possess a current driver's license, access to a vehicle, quality as an Acceptable Driver as designated in CCC Fleet Safety. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
• Must possess the ability to effectively interact with co-workers and patients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientations and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a member of the 16th and Burnside multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered, and trauma informed integrated services.
• Actively participate in the integration of services and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within workflows and logistics. Participate in review of Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
• Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
• Track, audit, handle and order medications within the LPN scope.
  
  
  
  • Take primary accountability and coordinate the tracking, auditing and ordering of medications upon admission and during a client's stay in the facility.
  • Work under the direction of a Licensed Medical Provider (LMP) and RN regarding medication orders and treatments and/or plan of care.
  • Evaluate response to focused plan of care interventions as directed by RN/LMP.
  • Communicate client's status, and any concerns or issues regarding RN/LMP plan of care, medication or treatments with the RN or LMP providing clinical direction per the context of care.
  • For any situations that present outside of an RN or LMP direction, collect data and seek direction from provider or RN.
  
  
  
  
• Assist the medical assistants and RNs as needs arise and as directed including communication with outside medical partners, internal and external referrals, stocking, client education and rooming clients.
• Perform activities and interventions within LPN scope of practice and individual scope of practice (i.e. LPN has been trained and demonstrates competency).
• Medication Accuracy and Safety:
  
  
  
  • Assist clients with following medication self-administration directions
  • Do regular quality audits of the MAR in consult with medical staff
  • Create new Medication Activity Record (MAR) or change MAR as directed by LMP orders
  • Keep client medication bins organized and up to date
  • Coordinate with RNs/LMP to clarify medication orders
  • Provide daily feedback to the medical team on client medication concerns, MAR discrepancies, reported medication needs, etc.
  • Facilitate medication self-administration in-room for clients on isolation protocol
  • Follow controlled medication handling, including methadone, and med destruction protocols
  • Take primary accountability for pharmacy communication and coordination.
  
  
  
  
• Maintain medical/lab equipment and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and clean supply rooms, exam rooms and MA workstations.
• Receive, document and direct client telephone calls in a complete and timely manner according to protocols.
• Outreach to clients to encourage engagement in care and proactive health measures
• Complete and document procedures, medications and treatments per provider orders and clinic standards
• Maintain a clean, safe clinic environment, respecting scope of practice and clinic best-practice.
• Observe clients of the same gender as they provide urine drug samples, secure samples via chain of custody procedures.
• Maintain and complete appropriate data entry as it relates to urine drug screens, such as transcribing point of service results as well as lab results.
• Ensure that urine drug screen procedure is trauma informed, and patient centered.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the standing orders and/or by LMP
• Follows individualized client care plans
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
• Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and to apply techniques for specific client needs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to respectively interact with teammates and clients.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines as needed.
• Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
• Ability to learn and apply training.
• Strong organizational skills.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.