Community Health Nurse - On-Call Southeast Health Center

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

1d • $46 - $60

About The Position

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 Southeast Health Center 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.
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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree