Licensed Community Practical Nurse - LPN

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): The Opportunity:    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. This is an exciting opportunity to manage day-to-day operations, inspire a diverse team of professionals, and ensure financial sustainability in alignment with our strategic plan.   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.  **We are filling 3 positions with this recruitment. 1) North e ast Health Center 2) North Health Center 3) Dual North/Northeast Health Center What You’ll Do: 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. Join Us & Make an Impact! If you're a visionary leader with a passion for health care and a commitment to serving your community, we encourage you to apply! This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while leading a dynamic and dedicated team. 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. 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 dev