Float Nurse (RN) - Primary Care

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Since 1979, the Portland Community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing, or at risk-of, homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

Now Hiring: Join Central City Concern as a Float Nurse (RN)

Location: Central City Concern - Multiple Sites

*Note: This position will, indeed, be "floating" across multiple CCC sites. The Float Nurse (RN) is eligible to cover for primary care clinic nurse shifts at Blackburn (East Portland); Old Town Clinic and OTRC (Downtown); Hansen, LOC, and Evergreen Crossing (Northeast).

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:45am - 5:15pm) 1/2 Day (Half day to fall on either Tuesday or Thursday)

Compensation: $44.05 - $57.27/Hour

SUMMARY: Nurses in this position will be eligible to cover for primary care clinic nurse shifts at Blackburn, Old Town Clinic, OTRC, Hansen, LOC, and Evergreen Crossing. The clinic nurse provides comprehensive community and clinic health services directed towards the prevention of disease, the promotion of health, and the client's self-care using professional judgment in comprehensive assessment, screening, nursing diagnosis, care planning, counseling, intervention, case management, health information /education, referral and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct care and delegate care of patients as indicated by patient needs.
2. Administer medications and treatments as directed by the standing orders and/or by physician. Utilize Pyxis and maintain electronic bed list.
3. Observe and record pertinent information with regard to the care and condition of patients.
4. Formulate individualized nursing care plans and participate in patient care conferences.
5. Make referrals to hospitals and other agencies.
6. Provide patient care and other work related directives for Subacute Technicians.
7. Assist the staff physician. Respond in emergency situations.
8. Give and receive report at shift changes.
9. Consult with other health team members to lend guidance as necessary.
10. Work closely with clinical staff ensuring integrated patient care.
11. Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
12. Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
2. Knowledge of chemical dependency and treatment methods.
3. Application of knowledge in nutrition, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
4. Ability to follow verbal and written directions and to apply techniques for specific needs.
5. Knowledge of community resources.
6. Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
7. Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
8. Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.
9. Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
10. Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
11. Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.
12. Ability to learn and apply training instruction.
13. Knowledge of medical assessment with intoxicated persons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Successful completion of a course of accredited study that leads to the AD, or BS or AA degree in Nursing from OSBN or State Board approved course.
2. Current RN license in the State of Oregon.
3. BSN/QMHP preferred.
4. Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
5. Must understand the causes of homelessness and poverty, the medical and psychosocial sequelae of homelessness and the systems and processes used to help complex and medically vulnerable participants secure and maintain stable housing, healthcare, and other social services.
6. Six months of nursing experience and/or recent educational preparation working with either psychiatric or chemical dependency populations. One-year experience with either population preferred.
7. Must have experience working with high-risk participants.
8. BLS certification including child/infant certification is required prior to start date.
9. Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
10. Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
11. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
12. Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.
13. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

BENEFITS at CCC

Central City Concern offers incredible benefits to our employees. We offer an extensive total rewards package to include base wages, medical, dental, vision and voluntary plans. Central City Concern also takes employees' financial wellness into consideration and provides a rich retirement match. In the spirit of inclusivity, we celebrate 11 holidays and have a generous paid time off (PTO) plan.

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks (of accrued time) per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 11 paid Holidays 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.