Licensed Community Practical Nurse - LPN

Licensed Community Practical Nurse

Calling all Licensed Practical Nurses! Ready to make a difference?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Licensed Community Practical Nurse to join our team at the Northeast Health Center and lead the charge in providing high-quality, affordable primary care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to manage day-to-day operations, inspire a diverse team of professionals, and ensure financial sustainability in alignment with our strategic plan.

Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Multnomah County, providing quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Our vision is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access.

What you'll do:

• Panel management
• Provider/team support
• Resource management and quality assurance/improvement

Join us and make an impact!

If you're a visionary leader with a passion for health care and a commitment to serving your community, we encourage you to apply! This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while leading a dynamic and dedicated team.

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.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Our commitment to safety, trust, and belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing, and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities.

To qualify:

• An associate's degree or a 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 State of Oregon by the time of hire
• A minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Spanish/English languages (preferred)

Preferred qualifications/transferable skills:

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities
• Demonstrated experience in primary care
• Experience with Medical Home, FQHC
• Bilingual Spanish

Screening & evaluation:

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

• A completed online application.
• Attach a resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
• Attach a cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

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.

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
• Language assessment
• Background, reference

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

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

Salary / Equal Pay Law: 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.

Inclement weather and disasters - serving the public, even during disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Additional information:

• Type of position: This position is eligible for overtime.
• Type: Represented
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Location: Northeast Health Center 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland OR 97211
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• 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 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: Christopher Bogan
• Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
• Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
• 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: 6303 - Licensed Community Practical Nurse