Immunization Community Health Nurse - LDA

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.Pay Range:$39.18 - $50.36 HourlyDepartment:Health DepartmentJob Type:Limited DurationExemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):The Opportunity:THIS WORK MATTERS!This is a Limited Duration Assignment that is expected to last up to two years but may end at any time.These positions may have the ability to filled as Part TimeThe Health Department''s Public Health Division is responsible for promoting and protecting health and preventing disease among all Multnomah County communities. Our approaches include policy initiatives, community partnerships, and other interventions that operate within a health equity framework.The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is a member of the Communicable Disease Program, and this position''s core focus is immunization for vaccine-preventable disease. Expertise is utilized for assessment, education, evaluation, and treatment of individuals and communities, with a focus on ensuring health equity for BIPOC and immigrant communities and other focus populations such as people experiencing houselessness. Diseases of focus may include COVID-19, childhood vaccine-preventable diseases, Hepatitis A, and other communicable diseases as required.This position may also provide screening/testing, for TB, HIV, STDs, COVID-19 as needed. Regular evening/weekend work will be required; initially due to ongoing COVID response, and may decrease over time. Provision of clinical services may occur in non-clinical settings, including outdoors in a range of weatherAs the Community Health Nurse you will:* Administer childhood and adult immunizations.* Participate in preparing for and conducting mobile and community-based immunization clinics indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments and weather.* Provide health education to community based organization staff, clients, and other community members, including information related to communicable disease and health inequities.* Support collaborative community partnerships.* Peer train new hires.* Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating collaborative community testing and/or vaccination events with community and health department partners and program leadership, including training volunteer and partner vaccinator teams.* Complete Vaccine Administration Records (VARs) and other paperwork associated with immunizations accurately and efficiently.* Provide communicable disease screening, counseling, testing and referral as directed under Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) guidelines and procedures, at community test sites and community screening events, as assigned, including TB, COVID-19, STDs, HIV.* Review charts and lab forms, enter data into lab database, provide results via phone to clients including health education, follow-up planning, and referrals to necessary services, following the medical authorization of the Medical Director.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, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Oregon.* One of the following:* A Bachelor''s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program; OR* An Associate''s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program AND two years of registered nurse level experience is required.* Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid driver''s license.* BLS CPR certification required* This position will include occasional shift coverage outdoors on evenings or on weekends* This is a field based position that will be supporting mobile clinics and pop-up clinics for community events* The schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday, scheduled hours to be determined with supervisor and may include evenings and weekends depending on clinic needsPreferred 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 leading a diverse team* Providing services to diverse and vulnerable communitiesCOVID-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 exception by October 18, 2021 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.* 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 include your Oregon State license number; AND2. 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 positionNote: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown 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, referenceNote: 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: RepresentedFLSA: Non-ExemptDiversity 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 is the Law 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:Kara HillEmail::+1 (503) 9884532Application 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:6315 - Community Health Nurse

Created: 2025-11-15