ON-CALL Community Health Nurse

About this role

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

Pay Range: $50.41 - $64.80 Hourly Department: Health Department Job Type: On-Call Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 21, 2026 The Opportunity:

The Opportunity:

This recruitment will be used to fill on-call positions. 

We have a minimum required availability expectations set by management.

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Additional Compensation: • Premiums: Corrections Health Nurses receive an additional 12% hourly premium and hourly differentials for working swing ($3/hr), graveyard ($6/hr), weekends ($3.50/hr) shifts.

• Mandatory Overtime: The first 4 hours of the mandated shift will be paid at an overtime rate (1.5x), and the remaining hours of the mandated shift will be paid at a double-time rate (2.0x). In addition, if you are scheduled to work the following day after a mandated shift, then that schedule shift will be paid at an overtime rate (1.5x).

THIS WORK MATTERS!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately as we are scheduling interviews!

Our facilities collectively house almost 800 adults and nearly 30 juveniles. Over 36,000 adults and over 2,000 juveniles are cared for each year.

As a On-Call Community Health Nurse (CHN) you will provide professional and compassionate healthcare services to detained individuals starting at intake with triage, care planning and management of their care while in custody,  until they are released to the community or transferred to another facility. Corrections Health personnel provide comprehensive assessments and treatment that reflects the standard of care in the community. Our medical team  partners with the Multnomah County Sheriff Deputies to prioritize safety and care for our staff and detainees. As a community health nurse in Corrections Health, you will help serve in our three Correctional Health facilities.

1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (downtown) 2. Inverness Jail (near PDX airport) 3. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland) Other duties include but are not limited to the following: • Respond to acute medical and mental health events

• Evaluate, monitor, and treat drug and alcohol withdrawal

• Wound care

• Delegate Certified Medication Aides

• Health education

• Facilitate transition planning for release to the community

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*: • Possession of an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

• And the following: • A Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program 

• BLS/CPR certification required

• Must be able to pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Background Check

• 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

Multnomah County 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. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date. 

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. • Experience working in a correctional facility

• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and underserved population

  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.

  SCREENING & EVALUATION: REQUIRED: 

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.   1. Attach a Resume demonstrating 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 are you interested in the position?

  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 and reference check

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

Corrections Health Staff Testimonial:

“I have worked for Multnomah County Corrections for the past 8 years. I love it and don't want to be anywhere else. Though the hospital is more skills-hea

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