Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) - Spanish KSA Salaried

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

Pay Range:

$61.73 - $78.95 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Integrated Clinical Services provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The division operates medical and dental clinics, outreach programs, and provides health services in the county's jails and juvenile detention facility.

As an Advanced Practice Clinician you will provide professional, comprehensive specialized nursing services with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. The Advanced Practice Clinician establishes a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients, including refugees and low-income populations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Bilingual in Spanish and English (language testing may be required).

The Advanced Practice Clinician provides professional, comprehensive specialized nursing services with an emphasis on prevention of disease and promotion of health. They establish a therapeutic relationship with a diversity of patients, including refugees and low-income population groups and create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community.

As the Advanced Practice Clinician, other duties will include:

● Perform comprehensive health assessments and clinical procedures by completing a physical and psychosocial history; identify actual and potential health needs based on medical, behavioral, financial, and social factors; prescribe and dispense medications to patients; initiate and/or continue medical regimes for new patients.

● Examine, treat, and advise patients on medical and behavioral health problems; make referrals to appropriate social or medical agencies; chart treatment records and monitor results.

● Act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities as assigned; provide consultation and education to internal and external partners and providers.

● Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate recommendations.

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. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Masters degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a valid Nurse Practitioner certificate
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon
• CPR/BLS certification
• DEA certification

Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of general medicine and surgery;
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries;
• Ability to effectively screen and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent and customer service oriented manner;
• Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive.

*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 AND EVALUATION: 

The Application Packet:

1. A resume or curriculum vitae

2. A cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for the position.

Note: 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 for an interview.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview ofthe selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Phone screen
• Oral exam
• Consideration of top candidates
• Language assessment (if applicable)
• Background, reference, and education checks

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:

christopher.bogan@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 4389901

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.

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