Licensed Community Practical Nurse - LPN

About the role

THIS WORK MATTERS! Calling all Licensed Practical Nurses! Ready to Make a Difference?

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Licensed Community Practical Nurse to join our team at the Northeast Health Center and lead the charge in providing high-quality, affordable primary care to our community.

Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Multnomah County, providing quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. Our vision is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access.

Responsibilities

• Panel Management
• Tech-Savvy Efficiency: Leverages electronic reports and scheduling systems to proactively identify and address patient needs for preventive screenings, ensuring timely care and improved health outcomes.
• Patient-Centric Preparation: Proactively conducts pre-visit activities such as chart reviews and team huddles, ensuring each patient encounter is well-prepared and personalized for optimal care.
• Collaborative Chronic Disease Management: Partners with providers and the care team to actively monitor chronic disease and prevention reports, initiating timely follow-ups or referrals to optimize patient health and well-being.
• Communication Powerhouse: Seamlessly manages multiple communication channels (phone, email, in-person), ensuring clear and effective information flow across the care team and with patients, in both Spanish and English.
• Organization & Efficiency Expert: Masters both electronic and paper systems, expertly handling inboxes, scheduling, and follow-ups to keep the team running smoothly and patients well-informed.
• Patient-Centric Advocate: Proactively participates in reminder calls, follows up on no-shows, and ensures patients receive critical information about referrals, treatments, and medications.
• Detail-Oriented Documenter: Maintains accurate and comprehensive patient records, utilizing SOAP notes, EPIC phrases, and clear communication to support high-quality care and collaboration.
• Provider/Team Support
• Dynamic Clinical Support: Provides comprehensive clinical assistance to providers, performing a wide range of tasks from patient intake and vitals to administering medications and assisting with procedures.
• Patient-Focused Care: Delivers compassionate and personalized care, performing focused assessments, providing patient education, and offering post-visit support to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Skilled Multitasker: Juggles diverse responsibilities seamlessly, from performing diagnostic tests and administering treatments to completing documentation and assisting with referrals.
• Bilingual Team Player (Preferred): Contributes to a collaborative care environment, communicating effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues in both Spanish and English to ensure exceptional patient experiences.
• Resource Management and Quality Assurance/Improvement
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Takes initiative to troubleshoot equipment issues, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth workflow, while effectively communicating solutions and necessary repairs.
• Team-Oriented Collaborator: Provides valuable back-up support to colleagues, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to go the extra mile to contribute to team success.
• Quality-Driven Performer: Actively participates in quality control/assurance activities, showcasing a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable & Eager Learner: Embraces new challenges, from process improvement projects to potential vaccine lead responsibilities, demonstrating a desire to grow and develop within the role.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State of Oregon by the time of hire
• A minimum one (1) year of nursing experience
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Spanish / English languages (preferred)

Benefits

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

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.

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. A completed online application.
• 2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND
• 3. Attach a Cover Letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this position and demonstrating how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.