Nurse - Nights Oncall
Company: BestCare Treatment Services Inc
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: This is an on call,
night position at our Klamath Falls location. JOB SUMMARY: The
Nurse I or II works in the WMS (Detox) setting as a part of a
multidisciplinary team to provide medical detoxification and
stabilization services for detox and residential clients in
compliance with all BestCare policies and procedures, best nursing
care practices, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
Responsibilities include provision of medication management, taking
patient vitals, maintenance of pharmacy/medical supplies,
coordination of care with primary care providers for our mental
health clientele, and advocacy for excellent patient care to
achieve the best patient outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Works
closely as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent
patient care with improved outcomes for clients; Takes vital signs,
such as blood pressure, temperature and CWAA scores; Identifies
patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with
potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to
understand care requirements; Establishes a compassionate
environment by providing emotional, psychological, and support
patients, family, and friends; Gives injections of medications;
immunizations as prescribed by Program and Medical Director,
Promotes patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals;
teaching patients, family and friends to understand condition,
medications, and self-care skills; answering questions about drug
and alcohol addiction; Assures quality of care by adhering to
therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient
care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary
adjustments; following detox and nursing division’s philosophies
and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state
nurse practice act, and OAR’s for detox programs; Resolves patient
problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies;
Ensures a safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules, and regulations; Protects patients and employees
by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures,
medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled
substance regulations; Documents client progress in electronic
health record (EHR) system to maintain a pertinent record of client
activity according to established methods and procedures;
Participates in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment
planning review meetings; Takes a lead role or participates in
providing medication administration and medical services; Other
related duties as assigned. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs work in alignment with the BestCare’s mission, vision,
values; Supports the organization’s commitment to diversity,
equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of open-mindedness,
cultural awareness, compassion, and respect for all individuals;
Strives to meet Program/Department goals and supports the
organization’s strategic goals; Adheres to the organization’s Code
of Conduct, Business Ethics, Employee Handbook, and all other
relevant policies, procedures, and other compliance needs;
Understands and maintains professionalism and confidentiality per
HIPAA, 42 CFR, and Oregon Statutes; Attends required program/staff
meetings and completes assigned training timely and satisfactorily;
Ensures that any required certifications and/or licenses are kept
current and renewed timely; Works independently as well as
participates as a positive, collaborative team member; Performs
other organizational duties as needed. Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Current
Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma for Nurse I or Associates RN degree
for Nurse II Experience working with mental illness and/or
substance abuse disorders For individuals recovering from the
disease of addiction, must have maintained continuous sobriety for
the previous two years at the time of hire LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS: Current Oregon License as Practical Nurse (LPN) for
Nurse I or RN for Nurse II Register Nurse (RN) license for Nurse
II, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license for Nurse I Must
maintain a valid Oregon Driver License or ability to obtain one
upon hire, and be insurable under the organization’s auto liability
coverage policy (minimum 21 years of age and with no Type A
violations in the past 3 years, or three (3) or more Type B
violations) PREFERRED: Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
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