Public Health Nurse II, Behavioral Health - On Call

Public Health Nurse II, Behavioral Health

Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings. Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence based, recovery oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods. We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

The Public Health Nurse II, Behavioral Health position is responsible for providing on-call coverage for vacation, sick and other staffing needs. Incumbent will provide a variety of registered nursing duties working with adults and/or children with a mental health diagnosis. Responsibilities will include assisting clients with daily and weekly medications, including injections. Incumbent will assist with prescription refills, monitor side effects and provide education. These services will be primarily office-based, but may include services in the client's home or within the community. Incumbent will work with a variety of clients, including those with serious mental illness, and will coordinate and consult with behavioral health, medical and other staff and community partners on behalf of clients. This position is located in Deschutes County and may be eligible for remote work as allowed by policy and approved by the supervisor/County Administrator. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary to meet the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients with daily and weekly medication needs.
• Medication management, coordination and education.
• Administering long-acting IM medication.
• Performing health assessments and screenings.
• Coordinating and consulting with medical staff, PCP's, other team members, and community partners.
• Practice nursing skills and principles relating to client care.
• Demonstrate nursing practices as they relate to the needs of a community mental/behavioral health setting.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of mental health concepts.

What You Will Bring:

• Knowledge of or experience with: Mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology.
• Providing psychosocial skills development, and implementing interventions prescribed on a treatment plan.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community agencies, the general public, and other employees at all times.
• Skill in: Use of electronic health records systems such as EPIC platform.
• Working independently as well as in a team setting.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Compensation: $42.5814 to $57.0632 per hour. There are no County benefits with this position. This position is available immediately.

Attention all candidates: please make sure your application includes all job history, education, training, certifications, licenses, and other relevant experience, as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity. Resumes will not be reviewed. This position is open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Nursing; AND two (2) years of relevant experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
• Possession of an Oregon Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain by hire date.
• Candidates must not be excluded (or Opt-out) from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• All clinicians providing Mental Health services must be eligible to be enrolled in Oregon Medicaid as a MH Provider within the first 30 days for hire.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. This position requires sufficient ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County and provide face-to-face services in a variety of settings in the community, professional facilities, clinics and residential homes.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

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Benefits: Excellent County benefit package when eligible. Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

When Are you Eligible: If you are hired on the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first of that month (immediate benefits, either that day or back to the first of the month if the first is on a Saturday or Sunday). If you are hired after the first business day of the month, your benefits will start on the first day of the following month. Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance