Community Health Nurse - On Call

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department is seeking an On-Call Community Health Nurse Leader to manage day-to-day operations at the North Portland Clinic and lead a diverse team in delivering high-quality, affordable care. You will oversee care plans, coordinate with physicians and nurses, and ensure health equity aligns with our strategic plan.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, mentorship, and accountable performance in a non-exempt, on-call capacity with a focus on community-based prevention

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Registered Nurse Licensure in the United States.
• BLS CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care with comprehensive assessments and care planning.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure integrated care.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and delegation within the clinic team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Cultural competency

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Pay Range: $50.41 - $64.80 Hourly

Department: Health Department

Job Type: On-Call

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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

The Opportunity: THIS WORK MATTERS! Calling all Community Health Nurse Leaders! Ready to Make a Difference? We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated On Call Community Health Nurse to join our team at the North Portland Clinic and lead the charge in providing high-quality, affordable care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to manage day-to-day operations, inspire a diverse team of professionals, and ensure financial sustainability in alignment with our strategic plan.

Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities.

Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Multnomah County, providing quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Our vision is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access.

About the position: 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. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

What You’ll Do:

1. Direct Patient Care:
   • Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluate patient health, identify needs, and develop care plans.
   • Intervention and Management: Provide ongoing care for chronic conditions like depression, diabetes, asthma, etc.
   • Medication and Treatment: Administer medications and treatments as needed.
   • Urgent Care: Respond to urgent medical needs both in-person and remotely.
   • Health Education: Empower patients to manage their health through education.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration:
   • Care Coordination: Work closely with the healthcare team (doctors, nurses, etc.) to ensure coordinated and effective care.
   • Referrals: Manage referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
   • Team Support: Act as a resource for other team members, providing expertise and guidance.
3. Leadership and Mentorship:
   • Clinical Guidance: Provide mentorship and coaching to other team members.
   • Delegation: Assign patient care tasks to team members based on their skills and scope of practice.
   • Community Outreach: Build relationships with community partners to enhance patient care.
4. Administrative and Quality Assurance:
   • Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
   • Quality Improvement: Actively participate in quality assurance initiatives.
   • Safety: Adhere to safe work practices and contribute to a safe work environment.

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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

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 knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education, training and experience will be evaluated.

An Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Registered Nurse Licensure. BLS CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

• Leadership in Diversity and Equity: Led and fostered a diverse and multicultural workforce, applying an equity, intersectional, and anti-racist lens. Skillfully navigated cultural differences, conflicts, and misunderstandings through effective negotiation and facilitation.
• Performance Management and Accountability: Maintained a culture of accountability through regular staff performance evaluations. Fostered an environment of respect and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Cultural Competency and Advocacy: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cultures, customs, and social experiences of marginalized communities. Actively identified and deconstructed systemic barriers impacting communities of color and other marginalized groups.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Thrived in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism and effectiveness. Promoted a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Job Profile: 6315 - Community Health Nurse

Current Multnomah County employees must apply within Workday.

We provide a wide array of essential services including health, community justice, roads, elections, libraries, jails, bridges, tax and assessment, marriage licenses, animal services, mental health and addiction services and more. Our organization’s top priority is to meet the many needs of our residents.

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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.