Corrections Health Nursing Director

The Opportunity:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

An additional benefit to being a full time employee with the Multnomah County Health Department is that you will qualify for the Federal Student Aid U.S Department Of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Essentially this is a program that allows those that work for a qualifying employer for a period of at least 10 years to have their student loans forgiven. To learn more about  Public Service Loan Forgiveness please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Overview:

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• Corrections Health Management Differential: Receive an additional 10% hourly premium.

• Benefits:  Multnomah County offers generous vacation and sick leave, exceptional medical and dental plans, and pension. For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit: https://multco.us/benefits/new-employee-benefits

THIS WORK MATTERS!

At Corrections Health, we provide medically needed health care to adults and youth in custody at Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility. Come join our team of Portland's most outstanding health care professionals providing exceptional services to our diverse community!

The Nursing Director will work with the Director and Medical Director to ensure Corrections Health continues to provide consistent quality healthcare to adults and youth in custody in Multnomah County and any clients we serve both in and out of custody.  This position will work with the Senior Operations Manager to ensure consistency of workflows, processes, documentation and policies throughout all clinic sites for all healthcare staff in compliance with federal, state, local and National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards.  

The Nursing Director will directly supervise the adult facility Nursing Managers and Nursing Supervisor of the Juvenile Detention Facility.  This position will provide direction and support for the nursing programs in the Division, ensure quality recruitments, on-boarding, mentoring training and retention plans.  

In the Nursing Director role, you will:

Clinical Oversight

Evaluates the quality of Corrections health services provided by collaborating with clinical leadership, reviewing reports, statistical data, by conferring with staff, and by reviewing information from clients, community advisory groups, community partners, and users of services in order to determine what improvements are needed. 

• Takes an active role in ensuring the National Commission on Corrections Health Care standards are implemented and monitored for compliance. 

• Is actively involved with audits or site visits concerning accreditation and/or quality improvement. 

• Takes part in the Investigatory process concerning client or external agency complaints for resolution to match accreditation standards, local, state or federal laws, County policies and procedures.

• Provides communication and training plans for division staff on changes and updates, while ensuring changes do not conflict with other policies or processes in force. 

• Partners with the Sheriff Office's leadership and staff on intradepartmental concerns or issues for resolution and management of such events. 

Leadership 

Provides mentorship, direct management, coaching direct supervision and oversight to nursing Program Managers. Ensures that nursing managers are following County, Health Department and Corrections Health policies and procedures. Also provides direct supervision and oversight to the CH Infection Prevention CHN, and ensures active participation in the Corrections Health CQI program.

• Is an active member of the Corrections Health Leadership Team, participating in team meetings and working in partnership to develop and implement the mission and values of Corrections Health. 

• Works with the leadership team to review, update and create Corrections Health policies. 

• Labor Relations: Provide nursing management expertise in the negotiation and implementation of nursing contracts as well as participate in labor/management committees; serving as an management representative during grievances and labor negotiation processes.

• Participate in the rotating call to provide 24/7 operational and clinical support to Corrections Health staff. 

Communication and Creating Partnerships 

Serve as an expert in Corrections Health nursing practices and interdepartmental relationships. Assists and advises staff with difficult and complex issues; providing information and technical assistance as needed, including responding to difficult problems and questions raised by the nursing staff.  Partners with management teams, other groups within the Health Department and Sheriff’s Department Command staff to ensure clients receive the appropriate level of care in and outside of County facilities; as well as to develop continuous quality improvement and assurance throughout Corrections Health. 

Nursing Development 

Works with Health HR to create effective recruitment strategies that increase the diversity of nursing school  applicants, while creating and fostering relationships with nursing schools to continue nursing student placements within Corrections Health. Works with nursing leadership to ensure quality onboarding, training and mentoring programs to increase the retention of Corrections Health nurses and support the CH Nursing Fellowship Program, implementing a training and mentoring process at each clinic site.

Verify division-wide performance related goals and objectives are evaluated and met  while participating in the nursing leadership's management of staff performances, development and improvement actions. 

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*:

• An advanced nursing license and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. 

• License to practice as a registered nurse as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021

• CPR/BLS certification

• Must be able to pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Background Check.

COVID-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 exemption as a qualification of employment. 

Other: 

• The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.

Preferred 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.

• Ability to work independently 

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities 

*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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET:

1)  A completed online application.

2) An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education.  Please include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a summary of your responsibilities and if applicable, the number of employees under your supervision.

3)  An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing why you are interested in this opportunity and provides specific examples to demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the descriptions in the “Overview” section of this job posting, and meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.  Please limit your cover letter to one (1) page.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided 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

• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type of Position: This position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Non-Represented

FLSA: Exempt