Community Health Nurse - Triage / On Call

1000 Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Multnomah County Health Department in Portland is seeking an On-Call Community Health Nurse to lead clinic and community health services, guiding a diverse team while ensuring high-quality, affordable care and alignment with our strategic plan. This is an on-call, non-exempt role with competitive hourly pay.

You will oversee direct patient care, assess and plan care, coordinate with physicians and other clinicians, mentor staff, manage referrals, and handle documentation and quality assurance to

Qualifications

• RN license and a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Ability to perform comprehensive community health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assessments in clinic and community settings.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Offer leadership and mentorship to staff and manage delegation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Community health nursing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Case management

Health education

Urgent care

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's in nursing

Registered Nurse Licensure

BLS CPR Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Pay Range: $50.41 - $64.80 Hourly
Department: Health Department
Job Type: On-Call
Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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

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.
• 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.

*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.

EEO/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. 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.

Benefits

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.

Salary / Equal Pay Law

Salary / Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Inclement Weather and Disasters

Inclement Weather and Disasters - Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. 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, bookeeail ...

Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

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.

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.

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