What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Lane County?
What You’ll Do
- Medication Administration & Safety: Oversee the daily dispensing of methadone, including medication preparation and administration, while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and DEA requirements.
- Patient Care & Education: Provide nursing assessments, care management, and education to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder, promoting safety, wellness, and recovery.
- Collaborative Care: Coordinate patient care with prescribing providers and the clinical team to support effective, integrated treatment and positive patient outcomes.
- Clinical Assessment & Support: Assess patients’ health needs, recognize situations requiring additional medical attention, and coordinate referrals to emergency services, hospitals, or primary care providers as appropriate.
- Provider & Team Support: Assist medical providers with patient rooming, clinical support, and other patient care responsibilities as needed.
- Team Collaboration Across Programs: Provide backup nursing support for both our Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment programs, helping ensure continuity of care across services.
- Electronic Health Records: Navigate both electronic health record (EHR) systems used in daily operations to support accurate documentation and efficient patient care.
The Impact You’ll Make
In this role, you’ll be an important part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving health, supporting recovery, and treating every individual with dignity and respect. Your nursing skills, attention to detail, and compassionate approach will help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals working toward meaningful change in their lives.
About the Division
The Lane County Medication Assisted Treatment Program uses a holistic model of treatment that embraces traditional abstinence-based recovery as well as harm reduction principles. We have a small, but dedicated team who provides medication assisted treatment services to help program participants reduce and ultimately end the use of heroin and other opioid drugs.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 5:00am - 2:00pm. and rotating Saturdays.
*These positions are represented by AFSCME Local 2831.*
Experience and Training:
Graduation from an approved school for Licensed Practical Nursing.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of a State of Oregon license as a Practical Nurse at time of appointment.
- Diploma
- A current CPR/BLS.
- NPI
- Immunization record and TB test within 10 days of hire
Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Selection Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.
Veteran Preference Information
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