Community Health Nurse - EASA Program - FTE .50

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

Pay Range:

$46.41 - $59.65 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):

November 30, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

At the Multnomah County Health Department, we are committed to cultivating a culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse community we serve. We are looking for leaders, achievers, and doers who bring skill and passion to our challenging and evolving environment. Our work is inspired by the mission to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone, and we uphold the values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity.

Are you a nurse who has a passion for providing vital program service delivery to young adults by using trauma informed and equity lens approaches? Do you enjoy educating communities while providing overall health support and performing outreach services to young adults and families? If so, then apply your strengths in this high impact position with an outstanding team of health professionals working at the Health Department, Behavioral Health Division!  

The Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) was created to address the needs of young people ages 12-25 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. The purpose of the program is to provide intensive supportive services to reduce symptoms and mitigate the impact of psychosis on the individual, family, and society. EASA includes a Fidelity program and an EASA Step-Down program. The Step-Down program expands current services for clients who have completed the Fidelity program, providing ongoing treatment and skills building. Both EASA Fidelity and Step-Down services may include psychiatric medication management, nursing support, occupational therapy, individual, family, and group therapy, case management, vocational/educational support, psycho-education, peer support, and crisis intervention. The EASA Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to EASA participants, using professional nursing diagnosis and judgment in assessment, evaluation, screening, education, medication services, promoting overall health, and referral. 

This half-time position has a three-day-per-week schedule (Monday/Wednesday full day, Thursday afternoons) and includes time in the community for client/family outreach or agency education/outreach. 

Teleworking/Hybrid:  At this time, this position is designated to “hybrid,” meaning you may be working remotely (from home) some of the time and you will be required to attend meetings and report in person regularly. The designation of Hybrid  Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

As the Community Health Nurse - FTE .50, duties include:

Assessment, Treatment and Psychoeducation

• Engage and build rapport with individuals and families referred to EASA Fidelity and Step-Down services who may be experiencing active psychosis, paranoia and delusions.

• Perform comprehensive health assessments of clients by completing a health history to identify actual and potential health needs based on physical, mental/emotional, financial and social factors. 

• Work with EASA psychiatrists and clinical team members to participate in assessments, provide liaison to the primary care provider's office, identify medical needs, and follow up on diagnostic testing. 

• Provide illness education to individuals and families. 

• Help monitor general health, symptoms and side effects. 

• Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention when needed. 

• Administer medication, including injectable medication. 

• Services are offered in the community, home, or clinic. 

• Document all assessments, service notes, outcome measures and local, state or federal measures or required forms. 

Team-Based Care

• Participate in clinical and administrative meetings, retreats, and individual case staffings.

• Communicate with assigned Mental Health Consultant and other team members to coordinate nursing services with other treatment goals and activities. 

• Engage with families, caregivers, and/or community as part of the multidisciplinary team plan. 

• Facilitate psychoeducation groups or other groups and participate in program events such as workshops, retreats, etc. 

• Attend Direct Clinical Services (DCS), Behavioral Health Division (BHD), statewide EASA meetings and training as requested or required based on County policies, EASA program fidelity guidelines, and/or professional licensure/certification.

Community Outreach

• Assist with outreach to schools, colleges, emergency rooms, community services, providers, crisis lines, etc., to provide program information, referral information and general education about psychotic disorders and first breaks in young people.

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*:

• Valid license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the State of Oregon; as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.021

• One of the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program; OR

  • An Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program AND two (2) years of registered nurse level experience is required.

• BLS/CPR certification required

Other: 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

• This position requires a Background Investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. 

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: 

• Experience providing nursing services within a mental health system

• Understand cultural/racial/ethnic factors including systemic advantage or disadvantage, acculturation, intergenerational immigrant family challenges, effects of trauma during immigration, war, separation from family/primary supports, detention, refugee camps: generational trauma, and any factors related to a non-dominant culture affecting mental health and treatment.

• Advanced knowledge of issues young children and families witnessing or being impacted by violence, aggressive behavior, depression, anger problems, behavior problems, attention problems, dealing with grief, etc

• Respect and appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity.

• Ability to apply an equity, intersectional and anti-racist lens. 

• Ability to provide information/referrals to community mental health providers.

• Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.

• Advanced skills in managing sensitive information and ability to support the community.

• Knowledge of cultures, customs and social experiences of communities experiencing marginalization and barriers to opportunity.

• Ability to exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. 

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.Complete an online application; AND

2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND 

3. Attach a copy of your Oregon State nursing license; AND

4. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following: 

• Share your experience in providing services to diverse vulnerable communities and

• Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications for this position; and 

• Why you are interested in the position

Note: Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages upon submitting your application. You may be emailed requesting for additional items from the Recruiter or hiring manager. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered. 

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 application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Phone screen

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Oral exam

• Consideration of top candidates

• Background, reference, and education checks

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

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.

Future Opportunities: Applying for this posting will give you the opportunity to be placed on the eligible list for future positions as they become available. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill regular, full or part time, temporary, on call and limited duration assignments.

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. 

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.

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. Note: Veterans' Preference does not apply in a transfer process.

 

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.

Salary/Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.  

Questions? Please contact the recruiter. 

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.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

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:

Andrea Archuleta

Email:

andrea.j.archuleta@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9887472 x87472

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.

Job Profile:

6315 - Community Health Nurse