Corrections Health Licensed Practical Nurse MSR (Additional 10% hourly Correction Nurse premium)

Multnomah County; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community! This part-time Licensed Practical Nurse role focuses on providing essential healthcare services to individuals in custody. You'll be responsible for administering medications, monitoring patient health, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the best outcomes. With opportunities for additional hourly premiums for working challenging shifts, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to take on a vital role in public health, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LPN license and CPR certification.
• Experience in corrections health or similar settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Provide patient education and support care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Emergency Medical Response

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Completion of Nursing Program

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

Pay Range: $28.69 - $37.38 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): February 27, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

We’re currently looking for two part-time Licensed Practical Nurses!

Premiums: Corrections Health Nurses receive an additional 10% hourly premium and hourly differentials for working swing ($2.50/hr), graveyard ($5.50/hr), weekends ($3.50/hr) shifts.

Corrections Health provides medically needed health care to adults in custody of Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility, including the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) with medications such as Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone). The Medication Supported Recovery (MSR), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Corrections Health is primarily tasked with the administration of MSR medications (Subxone, Subutex) to incarcerated patients under supervision of a Community Health Nurse (CHN) and supervisor. The MSR LPN also will assist with reviewing MSR referrals, and refer to a nurse or providers as appropriate. 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. This position is essential to the public health and safety, and required to report for duty regardless of County decisions to close or curtail other county operations. This position is located at the Justice Center.

Come join us in doing work that matters.

Other duties include but are not limited to the following:

Medications: Stock carts with prescription and other medications, removing expired medication from the carts, pushing heavy carts to assigned housing units, opening multiple heavy doors, identification of correct client, read medication administration records (MAR), pass out correct medication to the correct patient at the correct time, access clients on upper floors (stairs) as necessary, documenting medications. Identify untoward effects of medications that need follow up by a nurse. Other duties include working in the medication room in consultation with the CHN to manage incoming medication, order refills, and inventory and return medications to the pharmacy.

Panel Management and Referral Processing: Utilizes electronic reports and review of provider schedules to proactively assess needs for prevention screening and communicates via EHR. Pro-actively performs pre-visit activities (e.g. scrubbing and huddling) for client visits, as needed. Works with Providers and team to monitor chronic disease and prevention reports and initiates follow-up with clients or ensures appropriate referrals as needed. Forecasts immunizations. Collaborates with administrative staff to ensure appropriate tracking and follow-up of referrals.

Emergency Medical Response: Responding to medical and custody emergencies by pushing emergency cart, perform CPR if needed, carry equipment up/down stairs, duties as directed by CHN in life threatening emergency situations.

Communicating Client Needs: Reporting to and consulting with assigned CHN about any problems, adverse reactions from medications or unstable patients that the LPN may have identified during the medication rounds. Provides patient education. Reviews cases with the providers and team as needed. Works with RN to contribute to the plan of care.

Patient Care: Duties delegated by the CHN may including measuring and recording complete vital signs, blood sugars; checking dressings, answering phones, assisting with assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, stretchers, walkers; assisting with infirmary patients; such as personal grooming, dressing, bathing, feeding, transporting, lifting, turning, and other duties as assigned. Supports back office clinic flow by direct provider support as needed including rooming patients, ordering labs as directed. Assists clinicians with procedures. Provides after visit instructions based on nursing experience and understanding of client needs; makes follow-up appointments, if necessary. Prepares patients for exams, and procedures, including equipment set-up and specimen collection. Performs diagnostic tests such as labs, phlebotomy, EKG, etc. Completes Nurse standing orders per assignment.

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.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Completion of an Oregon State Board of Nursing approved program at the certificate level or higher and a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.

Other:

• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Ability to make observations concerning patients' general health conditions.
• Working knowledge of basic medication passing rules and protocols for patient safety, infection control and the limits of care governed by Medication Aide certifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience working in a Correctional Health Facility.

*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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET:

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

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations;
• How you meet the qualifications for this position;
• Why you are interested in the position.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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.

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.

Questions?

Recruiter: Amanda Armstrong

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

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