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Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$48.71 - $62.61 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

The Multnomah County Health Department works with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone. Join a team that includes Portland's most outstanding healthcare professionals and holds Values of Compassion & Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Connection and Integrity. 

The Community Health Nurse provides comprehensive community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, and the clients self care using professional judgment in comprehensive assessment, screening, nursing diagnosis, care planning, counseling, intervention, case management, health information /education, referral and evaluation. Creates a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. 

REQUIRED: 

You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

SCREENING & EVALUATION

The Application Packet:

A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.

A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.

As a Community Health Nurse you will: 

• Proactively assess, plan, implement and evaluate healthcare services that improves and promotes health outcomes. 

• Provide regular screening, comprehensive assessment and interventions for on-going health issues (e.g. depression, diabetes, asthma, wound and pain management, and other chronic diseases).

•  Assure completion of referrals and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to adapt the plan of care.

• Assess clients needs for in-person and telephone response for urgent and non-urgent medical information. 

• Provide health education and promote self management. 

• Respond to emergency events as needed. 

• Administer medical treatments and medications. 

• Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment according to standing orders and established protocols. 

• Act as a resource for team needs. 

• Maintain clinical skills as dictated by the client population and the clinical practice (adult, pediatric, OB, internal medicine). 

• Review cases with the providers and team as needed. 

• Seek expert advice on issues for clients and provide input to providers and nurses on client response. Completes competencies required for the position. 

• Complete documentation and charting as required by policy

• Mentor, coach and offer clinical expertise to team members. 

• Delegate the care of individuals and groups of clients to members of the team based on the scope of practice and clinical skills needed by the clients. 

• Assure appropriate client follow-up. 

• Foster community partnerships to best meet the needs of the client

• Participate and support the quality improvement process through team, role, and designated specialty workgroups.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Oregon.

• One of the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program; OR

  • An Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program AND two years of registered nurse level experience is required.

• Spanish Language Required

• BLS/CPR certification required

• Ability to work independently 

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment 

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities 

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Supplemental question review

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Language assessment

• Background, reference

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Note: Veterans' Preference does not apply in a transfer process.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter. 

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6315 - Community Health Nurse

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Christopher Bogan

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 4389901

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6315 - Community Health Nurse