Community Nurse
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$ 5267 - 6792
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 14
Yamhill County has one regular fulltime position for a Licensed Practical Nurse in our ACT/EASA program. This position will involve work with evidencebased models including Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA)http://easacommunity/ and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)https://oceact/. The individual in this position may provide both general and specialized nursing services for individuals with serious mental illness emphasizing medication administration monitoring medication skills training medical case management illness prevention working with pharmacies setting up accounts for free medication services giving injections and tracking documenting and coordinating with physicians as needed. Duties and responsibilities of this position will be carried out in both the clinic and in the community.
The Benefits:
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8hr day).*
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) 100 employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for current plan year. *
Additional benefits for HHS employees:
- $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
- $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
- HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
- Qualifying employer forpublic service student loan forgiveness.
- Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*
*Subject to theAFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement 7/1/2023 6/30/2026.
The Qualifications:
- Currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon
- Two years experience as an LPN preferred.
- New Graduates are welcome to apply!
- A National Provider Number (NPI) or be able to obtain one upon employment.
- A valid license to drive in Oregon and a good driving record.
- Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelors degree public health and/or behavioral health experience and/or Spanish language skills.
Will be subject to successful completion of a background check.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills be organized and detailoriented and possess the ability to work effectively alone or in a team environment interacting with coworkers and the public in a courteous professional manner. The ability to work with a multicultural clientele is required. Must have excellent customer service skills and be proficient in computer use including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and nonprocurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549.
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within close proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a smalltown community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I9 and the EVerify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources ator via email atgov.
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources ator via email at.
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Employment Type
Full-Time
