Community Health Nurse 1 or 2

• Performs independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging, and facilitates care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach. 
• Provides patient education as an integral part of the services offered. 
• Acts as relief nurse, triages and screens walk-in patients to assess the severity of the patient's condition and the need for provider intervention. 
• Communicates with providers regarding determinations and situations, documents events appropriately. 
• Prepares and administers oral, subcutaneous, intra-muscular and intravenous medications. 
• Independently instructs and demonstrates to patients how to provide self-care.
• Instructs patient in self-medication of prescribed pharmaceutical agents. 

About the Division

At Lane County Health & Human Services, we believe healthy people are the foundation of healthy communities. The Community Health Centers of Lane County provide affordable primary care for the whole family – infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors – as well as integrated behavioral health, alternative services such as acupuncture, and preventative dental services. At Community Health Centers, we focus on integrated care that values the whole person. Our services encompass not only treatment and prevention of illness, but also health education and behavioral health services. 

At Lane County Community Health Centers we have adopted a model of primary care called Patient Centered Medical Home. Our services are organized around care teams who work collaboratively to support our patients. Our integrated care teams include primary care providers, nurses, medical assistants, patient care coordinators and behavioral health specialists. This model of primary care prioritizes the patient, who has increased access to other services beyond general medical care at our clinics. Our care teams also help patients reach their optimal health status by addressing social determinants of health barriers to care such as transportation, food insecurity, or housing.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is an AFSCME Nurses represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Community Health Nurse 1: Training & Experience:

• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required. College-level coursework in the social sciences, and additional nursing training within a community or public health curriculum desirable. 

• Nursing experience in public health or community health care services desirable. 

Community Health Nurse 2: Training & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements:

• State of Oregon Nursing License- (copy of original or web document) 
• Diploma (copy of original is fine) 
• NPI (downloaded copy acceptable) NPI should reflect Oregon address by time of hire 
• Current BLS/CPR (copy of original is fine)
• *Valid Photo ID must be presented at the Letter of Hire meeting
• *Please provide a copy of your resume

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. 

• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test. 

• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.