Community Health Registered Nurse - Limited Term

Salary: $52.81 - $74.77 Hourly Location : Portland, OR Job Type: Regular Job Number: 2026-00199 Bureau: Portland Fire & Rescue Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific The Position Portland Fire & Rescue is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Community Health Assess & Treat Program! Job Appointment: Full time, limited term. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as a regular appointment in a limited term appointment which shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources. Regular status employees are subject to layoff and recall rights as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Work Schedule: Employees in this position will work (4) 10-hour day shifts. Potential future program growth may include alternate shifts. During training, your shift may change depending on the availability of the trainers. This position is classified as an essential employee and is therefore required to report to duty during weather emergencies and holidays. Work Location: 12350 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position. Union Representation: Portland Fire Fighters Association, Local 43 IAFF. To view this labor agreement, please click Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for for qualifying employees. Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume and a valid Oregon RN license. About the CHAT Program: The Community Health Assess & Treat (CHAT) program is situated in the City of Portland's first responder system and its employees are members of Portland Fire & Rescue. The CHAT program provides first response to low-acuity 911 medical calls in lieu of advanced life support apparatus within the City of Portland. The mission of CHAT is to assess and treat patients in community, provide care coordination to vulnerable and socially isolated populations, and follow up within 24 hours of the 911 call. Program Values: Equity & Social Justice: Strive to uplift the dignity and worth of all Portlanders, particularly those who have been historically marginalized and criminalized, by ensuring timely and professional person-centered first response. Collaboration: Ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients by working collaboratively with community partners, health systems, and traditional first responders. Empathy & Compassion: Operate from a framework of trauma-informed care with the recognition that adverse life experiences, including negative interactions with health systems, create barriers for clients to connect with the care and supportive services they need to thrive in the community. Resource Efficiency & Prioritization: Respond to the complex care needs of individuals experiencing low-acuity medical events and/or unmet basic needs to enable fire resources to attend to life saving calls for service. The CHAT program's mission is to: Reduce the number of individuals transported to the emergency department for low-acuity medical related issues that are more effectively address in a pre-hospital care setting. Reduce unnecessary emergency department admissions. Improve access to care and resources within the community. Position Summary: The Community Health Nurse reports to the Community Health Nurse Manager (CHNM). Under general direction, the Community Health Registered Nurse (RN) is part of a multidisciplinary team supporting advanced healthcare delivery modalities in the pre-hospital care setting for PF&R. The RN is responsible for triaging calls from CHAT teams, supporting overdose teams in the pre-hospital environment, overseeing complex case management for clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting staff training and continuous quality improvement projects. As a Community Health Nurse, you will: Perform ongoing patient assessments on-scene to monitor changes in patient condition and accommodate patient needs including changes in breathing, mentation and circulation. Triage calls from CHAT team members regarding clinical and case management needs. Respond and coordinate care, by request, to support Overdose Response Teams with clients enrolled in the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program. Administer physician-prescribed medication when outside the scope or protocols of the CHAT teams. Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress, as requested by the patient's physician or CHAT team's referral. Interpret lab values and direct care as appropriate. Accurately document patient encounters and outcomes in the appropriate medical record and care plan. Communicate effectively and with empathy and compassion to interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members, and facility staff. Provide professional assessment, consultation, and coordination of services. Participate in program meetings and relevant local and regional trainings. Utilize the 911 dispatch radio and CAD system. Coordinate patient education and conduct patient care conferences when appropriate; counsel the patient and family according to medical and nursing best practices. Collaborate with PF&R stations and multidisciplinary care team members on care coordination. Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient encounter and summaries of care conferences with patients and/or families. Follow Multnomah County Medical Director's protocol guidelines and notify physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Refer patient(s) to appropriate multidisciplinary services (social work, mental health care, and addiction treatment services) as appropriate. Advise staff or patients on follow-up services as needed. Monitor high utilizers of emergency medical services and collaborate in the development of sustainable programs to reduce unnecessary 911 calls. Perform other related duties as assigned. Physical demands: Working in pairs, may move equipment or other people weighing up to 200lbs. Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and stand on uneven surfaces for extended periods. Work outside year-round in all weather conditions. Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate for this position must be deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective medical care for vulnerable individuals with low-acuity medical needs. This position works within the existing emergency response system and provides upstream health care interventions to prevent repeated usage of the emergency response system. Candidates must have a commitment to working collectively to address community needs. A successful candidate will be able to meet or exceed established key performance indicator goals. Candidates for this position must have no criminal conviction that would prevent certification from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources To QualifyThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Required Licenses, at the time of hire: State of Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification, or equivalent Valid state driver's license and Applicant Must Also Possess: Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. Preferred Qualifications: although not required, you may have one or more of the following: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or equivalent Two (2) years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or similar department and two (2) years of experience working in the prehospital setting with EMT Basics/Paramedics for a total of four (4) years of experience. OR five (5) years of experience as an RN in a hospital or health system, emergency department, urgent care, critical care, critical care transport, substance use disorder treatment facilities, and case management. Experience in Community Health, Substance Use Treatment, Urgent Care, and Wound Care. Bilingual fluency. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, February 23, 2026 - Monday, March 16, 2026 Required Application Materials: Resume Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules. Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans' Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications. Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement. Application Tips:Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. Do not attach materials not requested. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 16, 2026 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of March 23, 2026 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): AprilHiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview. Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD Step 6: Start Date: TBD A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. Timeline is approximate and subject to changeAdditional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following: Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) Carrot Fertility Wellness Benefits Life Insurance Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. Employee Assistance Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer Family Medical Leave City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. 01 Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy. Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration. Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement. Have you read and understood all the information listed above? Yes No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement. 02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one) 03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:(Answer will not disqualify you from the process) My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality. 04 Do you possess a valid state driver's license and have the ability to operate a city vehicle? Yes No 05 Will you possess the following licenses/certifications by the time of hire? Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS) certification, or equivalent Yes No 06 Please note the following question will not be considered during minimum qualification review. The information provided will be reviewed during the selection process. Although not required, please provide information if you have any of the following desired qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)/ Master's degree in Healthcare Field. Two (2) years of experience in Emergency, ICU, or similar department and two (2) years of experience working in the prehospital setting with EMT Basics/Paramedics for a total of four (4) years of experience, OR five (5) years of experience as an RN in a hospital or health system, emergency department, urgent care, critical care, critical care transport, substance use disorder treatment facilities, and case management. Experience in Community Health, Substance Use Treatment, Urgent Care, and Wound Care. Bilingual fluency. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. (Enter N/A if you do not have relevant experience) Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04