Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.18 - $50.36 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!
This recruitment is open until filled. If interested, we encourage you to apply right away. The next application review will take place 10/17/2022.
Parent Child and Family Health (PCFH) is a unit within the Public Health Division of the Multnomah County Health Department with multiple home visiting programs. These programs use community-based strategies to ensure that diverse populations in Multnomah County have access to services that best serve their communities. PCFH programs ensure a trauma-informed, equity focused systems approach to Multnomah County home visiting resources. The primary goals of PCFH programs are to improve pregnancy outcomes, decrease health inequities among people of color, improve child health and development, and improve economic self-sufficiency of the family through the interruption of toxic stress and build resiliency.
The PCFH Community Health Nurse (CHN) position will provide community health nursing services and consultation to the Oregon Children Development Coalition (OCDC) staff for children up to 5 years of age, as well as Asthma Home visiting nursing services as part of the Healthy Homes Asthma Home Visiting (HHAHV) program. The nurse home visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to policies and procedures of Multnomah County Health Department. This position also requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in the Spanish and English languages.
As the Community Health Nurse (CHN) , you will:

• Provide child health assessments, counseling and teaching and other interventions, links to health care and other resources
• Develop plans to meet health goals of individuals and families through home visits and group activities in the community
• Case manage and coordinate services with other agencies and health care providers to provide for the psychological, and social service needs of assigned individuals and families
• Conduct selected health and developmental screenings for clients and their children
• Assist in developing health related protocols and assessment of health practices in the classroom setting
• Knowledge of Asthma case management, including protocols, medications, interventions, and teaching for families and children
• Give health related presentations to OCDC staff
• Participate in regular team meetings, other health department, county and community meetings, and in professional development activities

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.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled as required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process.
Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• An Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program AND a license to practice as a registered nurse as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021. (A Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.)
• A current BLS CPR certification is required.

Other:

• This position requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in the Spanish and English languages. Language testing is required.
• Must have a valid State issued Driver's License.
• Must be able to Pass a background check through Central Background Registry (CBR) and OCDC.

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.

• Demonstrated ability to professionally and effectively communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people, answering questions and explaining technical information
• Experience managing competing priorities with and building strong relationships across stakeholders
• Experience or ability to synthesize data in order to independently solve problems or formulate recommendations
• Deep understanding of and experience addressing the systemic barriers that perpetuate disparities for community members who experience marginalization

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences 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.
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 exception as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
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 application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
• Supplemental questions
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

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

• A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume, including your Oregon State Nursing license number, AND
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role. Please include your bilingual Spanish/ English skill experience (lived or paid) working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Latinx community , AND
• A copy of your current BLS/ CPR card or certification .

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 may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: East County Health Center and field
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.
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:
Chandra Montgomery
Email:
chandra.montgomery@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 9884733 x84733
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