Corrections Health Licensed Practical Nurse MSR (Additional 10% hourly Correction Nurse premium)

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

Pay Range:

$28.69 - $37.38 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):

May 22, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

We’re currently looking for two part-time Licensed Practical Nurses!

Premiums: Corrections Health Nurses receive an additional 10% hourly premium and hourly differentials for working swing ($2.50/hr), graveyard ($5.50/hr), weekends ($3.50/hr) shifts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Time Employees of the Multnomah County Health Department qualify for the  Federal Student Aid U.S Department Of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about  Public Service Loan Forgiveness please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Corrections Health provides medically needed health care to adults in custody of Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility, including the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) with medications such as Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone). The Medication Supported Recovery (MSR), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Corrections Health is primarily tasked with the administration of MSR medications (Subxone, Subutex) to incarcerated patients under supervision of a Community Health Nurse (CHN) and supervisor. The MSR LPN also will assist with reviewing MSR referrals, and refer to a nurse or providers as appropriate. 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. The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees. This position is essential to the public health and safety, and required to report for duty regardless of County decisions to close or curtail other county operations. This position is located at the Justice Center. 

Come join us in doing work that matters.

Other duties include but are not limited to the following::

Medications-

Stock carts with prescription and other medications, removing expired medication from the carts, pushing heavy carts to assigned housing units, opening multiple heavy doors, identification of correct client, read medication administration records (MAR), pass out correct medication to the correct patient at the correct time, access clients on upper floors (stairs) as necessary, documenting medications. Identify untoward effects of medications that need follow up by a nurse. Other duties include working in the medication room in consultation with the CHN to manage incoming medication, order refills, and inventory and return medications to the pharmacy.

Panel Management and Referral Processing-

Utilizes electronic reports and review of provider schedules to proactively assess needs for prevention screening and communicates via EHR. Pro-actively performs pre-visit activities (e.g. scrubbing and huddling) for client visits, as needed. Works with Providers and team to monitor chronic disease and prevention reports and initiates follow-up with clients or ensures appropriate referrals as needed. Forecasts immunizations. Leads the team and directs staff to complete duties, within scope, to support smooth clinic flow. Review MSR referrals and start clients on MSR, based on criteria and established protocols. Schedule follow-up as appropriate and assist TSP CHN/RN with MSR referral follow-up and care coordination needs in the community. Collaborates with administrative staff to ensure appropriate tracking and follow-up of referrals. 

Emergency Medical Response-

Responding to medical and custody emergencies by pushing emergency cart, perform CPR if needed, carry equipment up/down stairs, duties as directed by CHN in life threatening emergency situations.

Communicating Client Needs-

Reporting to and consulting with assigned CHN about any problems, adverse reactions from medications or unstable patients that the LPN may have identified during the medication rounds. Provides patient education. Reviews cases with the providers