Corrections Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$27.77 - $36.19 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):
December 27, 2023
The Opportunity:
Overview:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
At Corrections Health, we provide medically needed health care to adults and youth in custody at Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility. Come join our team of Portland's most outstanding health care professionals providing exceptional services to our diverse community!
The Licensed Practical Nurse works within the healthcare team and provides focused community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, improving clients self-care, using professional judgment, screening, contributing to care planning, intervention, and provides health information/education to patients.
In the Licensed Community Practical Nurse role you will:

• Utilizing electronic reports and review provider schedules to proactively assess needs for prevention screening and communicating via EHR.
• Pro-actively performs pre-visit activities (e.g. scrubbing and huddling) for client visits as needed, As well as preparing patients for exams, and procedures, including equipment set-up and specimen collection.
• Working with providers and teams to monitor chronic disease and prevention reports and initiates follow-up with clients or ensures appropriate referrals as needed.
• Following up on specialty referral reports, clinical treatments, prescriptions, medication cancellations, etc.
• Documenting clearly in the patient chart, using the SOAP method, if indicated, and EPIC "dot-phrases" and "smart phrases" as deemed appropriate per patient encounter.
• Supporting back office clinic flow by direct provider support as needed including rooming patients, ordering labs as directed.
• Providing after visit instructions based on nursing experience and understanding of client needs; makes follow-up appointments, if necessary.
• Administering medical treatments such as cleaning and dressing wounds, ear irrigations, suture removal, catheterizations, fluoride treatments, etc. Performs diagnostic tests such as labs, phlebotomy, EKG, etc.
• Work with RN and PCP to contribute to the plan of care.
• Completing documentation and charting as required by policy.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and reporting necessary repairs as needed.
• Completing assigned Quality Control/Assurance activities.

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.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing at the time of hire
• A minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• Valid CPR/BLS certification upon hire

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 exemption as a qualification of employment.
Other:

• This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
• The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.

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.

• Ability to make observations concerning patients' general health conditions.
• Working knowledge of basic medication passing rules and protocols for patient safety, infection control and the limits of care governed by Medication Aide certifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience working in a Correctional Health Facility

*Transferable skills:Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience 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.
REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
1. Attach a Resumedemonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
• Why you are interested in the position

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided 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.
-- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

• Internal applicant:If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
  
  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the "Career" section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the "Resume/Cover Letter" section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
• External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through https://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
• Do not click the "Submit" button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

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 minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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:
Martin Clark
Email:
martindc@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (503) 9885123 x85123
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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