LPN – ECS – Posting #21-010

Agency Background:Lifeline Connections is a not-for-profit agency that is recognized as a leading behavioral health treatment provider in Washington State, offering a full continuum of care for individuals who have a behavioral health condition.

Lifeline Connections’ patients receive an unprecedented level of care by highly skilled professionals who know how to help people find and sustain long-term recovery.

For over fifty years Lifeline Connections has provided hope, help and healing to thousands of individuals in Washington State and within the Portland, Oregon metro area.LPN – ECS
– Posting #21-010Major Duties:This position works under the supervision of the Withdrawal Management Director and is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the agency medication administrations, monitoring clients, and following protocol when any physical or mental signs or symptoms are outside of set parameters.

In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:
• Medication administration;
• Monitoring and charting vital signs;
• Charting client response to prn medication;
• Report/request advice, from nurse manager or MD when situation is beyond LPN scope of practice;
• Triage medical complaints to RN or MD;
• Inventory of medication rooms;
• Assist with training of floor staff;
• Other duties as assigned;Requirements and Skills Required by the Position:
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Current WA state LPN license required;
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing;
• Must be flexible, tolerant and empathetic of clients from differing social and economic backgrounds;
• Current CPR certification required;
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others;
• Good attendance; and
• Must have empathy for those suffering of drug and alcohol detox.Salary: DOEApplication Process:Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources.

We will only accept resumes with a cover letter specifying the position title and posting number of the position you are applying for.

For more information on this and other positions, please visit our website at www.lifelineconnections.orgThe Benefits:Lifeline Connections is striving to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full time employees a generous benefits package.

The plan covers over 75% of medical, dental, and vision costs for the employee and all dependents.

There are no out-of-pocket costs for co-pays, prescriptions, or deductible under the medical plan.

We also have employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and a 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4%.

On top of all that, our employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 3 personal holidays and 10 paid holidays per year!Send us your resume and let’s talk about you joining our team!