Inpatient LPN

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: Discharge Ready Unit

Position Type: Full time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, variable scheduled days

Your role with us

As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Salem Health you will provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based patient care by performing approved clinical skills within demonstrated competencies, closely monitoring patient conditions and promptly communicating changes to the primary nurse. The role includes thorough documentation, reinforcing patient education, maintaining a safe environment, administering medications as authorized and supporting daily living needs with a patient-centered approach. LPNs also contribute to teamwork and unit operations through flexibility, resource management, shift reporting and assisting with staff orientation and unit needs.

What you'll do

• Provides safe, compassionate patient care by performing authorized LPN skills per policy, demonstrated competency and the Salem Health LPN task list.
• Monitors, observes, and promptly reports changes in patient condition, behavior, or vital signs to the primary nurse using clear communication.
• Delivers and assists with activities of daily living while promoting patient dignity, developmental appropriateness, independence and family involvement.
• Accurately documents patient care, observations, and outcomes using approved medical terminology, electronic systems, and downtime procedures as needed.
• Administers medications as authorized and reinforces patient education during routine care and daily activities.
• Maintains a safe environment by following infection control practices, patient identification standards and proper use of equipment and lifting techniques.
• Supports unit operations and teamwork by demonstrating flexibility in assignments, assisting with resource management, floating as needed and helping orient new staff.

Required qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.

Additional information

• One year medical setting using similar skills and performing similar activities preferred.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.