Community Health Nurse Spanish Language

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

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THIS WORK MATTERS!

The Multnomah County Health Department works with communities to advance health equity protect the most vulnerable and promote health and wellness for everyone. Join a team that includes Portlands most outstanding healthcare professionals and holds Values of Compassion & Care Empowerment Racial Equity Connection and Integrity.

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.

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

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

SCREENING & EVALUATION

The Application Packet:

A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.

A cover letter that expands on your resume addresses how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.

• Proactively assess plan implement and evaluate 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).

• Assure completion of referrals and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to adapt the plan of care.

• Assess clients needs for in-person and telephone response for urgent and non-urgent medical information.

• Provide health education and promote self management.

• Respond to emergency events as needed.

• Administer medical treatments and medications.

• Assess diagnose and prescribe treatment according to standing orders and established protocols.

• Act as a resource for team needs.

• Maintain clinical skills as dictated by the client population and the clinical practice (adult pediatric OB internal medicine).

• Review cases with the providers and team as needed.

• Seek expert advice on issues for clients and provide input to providers and nurses on client response. Completes competencies required for the position.

• Complete documentation and charting as required by policy

• Mentor coach and offer clinical expertise to team members.

• Delegate 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.

• Assure appropriate client follow-up.

• Foster community partnerships to best meet the needs of the client

• Participate and support the quality improvement process through team role and designated specialty workgroups.

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.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Oregon.

• One of the following:

  • A Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program; OR

  • An Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program AND two years of registered nurse level experience is required.

• Spanish Language Required

• BLS/CPR certification required

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting fostering a safe welcoming and inclusive environment

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities

• Providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities

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 will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Supplemental question review

• Phone screen

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Language assessment

• Background reference

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont 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.

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.

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.

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In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont 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.

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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.

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