Community Health Nurse – African American Culture

Overview

THIS WORK MATTERS!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and prompt health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

We’re seeking a visionary and dynamic leader who is creative in problem solving and contributes new ideas and solutions to the organization to join our team in  Integrated Clinical Services. 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. This position requires knowledge of and experience with the African American community and culture.

As a newly hired Community Health Nurse you will receive a signing bonus of $2,500 prorated based on FTE (0.8 FTE and higher will not be pro rated). This bonus will be paid in one lump sum on the next regularly scheduled pay date after you start employment with Multnomah County. Furthermore, there will be a retention bonus of $2,000 prorated based on FTE (0.8 FTE and higher will not be prorated) after one year of continuous regular employment. This signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

KSA Information:

African American Culture – Advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Black and African American community. This would be demonstrated by belonging to and having knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Black and African American community.

Note: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

 

As the Community Health Nurse, other duties include:

Care Management

• Proactively assesses, plans, implements and evaluates healthcare services that improves and promotes health outcomes.
• Provide regular screening, comprehensive assessment and interventions for on-going health issues (e.g. depression, diabetes, asthma, wound and pain management, and other chronic diseases).
• Assures completion of referrals and coordinates care with other healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to adapt the plan of care.
• Specifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

Team Collaboration

• Assesses clients needs for in-person and telephone response for urgent and non-urgent medical information.
• Provides health education and promoting self management.
• Responds to emergency events as needed.
• Administer medical treatments and medications.
• Assess, diagnose and prescribe treatment according to standing orders and established protocols.
• Acts as a resource for team needs.
• Maintains clinical skills as dictated by the client population and the clinical practice (adult, pediatric, OB, internal medicine).
• Reviews cases with the providers and team as needed. Seeks expert advice on issues for clients and provides input to providers and nurses on client response.
• Completes competencies required for the position.
• Completes documentation and charting as required by policy.
• Specifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

Leadership

• Mentors, coaches and offers clinical expertise to team members.
• Delegates the care of individuals and groups of clients to members of the team based on the scope of practice and clinical skills needed by the clients.
• Assures appropriate client follow-up.
• Fosters community partnerships to best meet the needs of the client.
• Specifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

Quality Assurance / Improvement

• Participates and supports the quality improvement process through team, role, and designated specialty work groups.
• This position will incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participate in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment.
• Specifically knows the African American community, historical and current barriers to health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.
• 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 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.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training:

• Training and experience for this journey level, professional classification is an associate’s degree in nursing and a license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• This position requires an advanced knowledge of and experience working with the African American community. This would be demonstrated by understanding and supporting cultural considerations that impact clients, including over-representation of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in the criminal/legal system and the impact of trauma, including racial trauma. Specifically knows the African American/Black Community, historical and current barriers to mental health services and has knowledge of the traditions, values and customs.

Certification:

• License to practice as a registered nurse as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021 (link is external)
  CPR certification required.
• *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.

 

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.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

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

1. Submit an Online Application and attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

Demonstrate your experience leading multicultural and diverse teams; and
How you meet the qualifications and KSA for this position; and
Why you are interested in the position
Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

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.
• Phone screen
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference, and education checks

**Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future opportunities for Community Health Nurse positions as positions for these programs become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, and limited duration assignments.

Salary/Pay: 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.

Location: Northeast Health Center – 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR 97211

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 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.

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:

Darcy Stjernberg Morey

Email:

darcy.stjernberg-morey@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9885958 x85958

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