On - call Transition Services Program (TSP) Advanced Practice Clinician

On-Call Transition Services Program (TSP) Advanced Practice Clinician (On-Call TSP APC)

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 role of On-Call Transition Services Program (TSP) Advanced Practice Clinician (On-Call TSP APC) is to provide comprehensive nursing care and treatment for justice involved individuals within Multnomah County. The On-Call TSP APC will be under the clinical supervision of the Corrections Health Medical Director and will function as the main medical provider for the Transition team; guiding clinical care with a focus on medication supported recovery and harm reduction, and collaboration with Health Department and community providers.

As an On-Call TSP APC Health, you will help serve in The Multnomah County Inverness Jail and Multnomah County Detention Center. As the On-Call TSP APC, other duties will include:

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions according to scope of practice. This would include: conducting a medical history, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, devising a course of treatment including Medication Supported Recovery (MSR), discussing alternative treatment; the risk and benefits of treatment, prescribing and monitoring medications, including MSR, appropriate counseling of patients and reassessment of the patient at appropriate intervals. Documenting appropriately in EHR system
• Provide consultation to nursing and other Corrections Health staff as indicated for continuity of client care. Provide in-service to staff as a group or individually, as requested and precept students when assigned. Assist in the development and implementation of protocols, procedures and other teaching tools. Attend provider meetings as scheduled and morning shift report. Contribute to patient care planning and identification of patient needs.
• On-call for after-hours provider coverage as scheduled.

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.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Master's Degree in Nursing AND one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Certification Requirements:

• License required to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375 OR License required to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 677.515
• CPR certification required
• DEA License

Other: Passing a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office background check is required. This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation. The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees. 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.

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.

• Experience working in a correctional facility.
• Experience in Addictions Medicine and Medication Supported Recovery.
• Training or experience in working with Electronic Health Record systems.
• Experience working with targeted groups and with ethnically and culturally diverse populations.

*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.

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. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
• Why you are interested in the position

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'

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 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. 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.

Recruiter: Amanda Sinclair

Email: amanda.armstrong@multco.us

Phone: +1 (971) 5001688

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: 6314 - Advanced Practice Clinician