Inverness Jail Nursing Manager

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

Pay Range:

$106,057.90 - $159,087.14 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 18, 2025

The Opportunity:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Full Time Employees of the Multnomah County Health Department qualify for the Federal Student Aid U.S Department Of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• Corrections Health Management Differential: Receive an additional 10% hourly premium.
• Benefits: Multnomah County provides generous benefits to our employees and their covered family members, including domestic partners. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, ten paid holidays each year, vacation and sick leave, life and supplement life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Please click here for aGeneral Benefits Overview that you as a Multnomah County employee will be eligible to receive.

Overview:

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 Inverness Jail Nursing Manager is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, coordination, planning, and organization, as well as administering and evaluating policies and procedures. This role is expected to provide leadership to the Inverness Jail, which operates as a 24/7 facility.

This position necessitates technical expertise in the specialized domain of Corrections Healthcare. It requires the application of medical, nursing, knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder and wound care health, corrections, and management knowledge and skills to ensure clients receive care that meets or exceeds community standards.

Success in this position requires an individual who demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in anticipating and implementing proactive changes within a dynamic medical and correctional environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, adhere to fiscal and program guidelines and policies, and cultivate excellent working relationships with all levels of Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) management and staff.

The major functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of clinic, housing modules, reception area and medical housing dorms in facilitation, consensus building and collaboration on a broad range of complex issues with a variety of participants and stakeholders, including clients, subordinates, peers, Sheriff Office personnel and executive management; Leads day/evening nursing team, Nursing Supervisors and supervises the activities and care delivery in the service delivery areas. The IJ Nursing Manager also performs duties such as conducting staff meetings, attending daily reports, monitoring pharmacy services and participates in the Health Department infection control program.

• Ability to work independently

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

• This role will participate in the manager on-call scheduled shifts

Project Management:

• Collaborates with the management team, under the guidance of the CH Nursing Director, to develop and assess resources for healthcare provision to clients at IJ. The Nursing Manager at IJ oversees the implementation of policies and procedures and guides clinical staff regarding changes. Under the direction of the CH Nursing Director, the IJ Nursing Manager proposes modifications and drafts revisions to procedures and protocols following an evaluation of their impact on IJ, with the aim of enhancing operational cost-effectiveness and upholding NCCHC standards and other best practices.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of current programs, and to develop and implement new programs, grant opportunities, and professional development initiatives.

• Evaluates the quality of IJ services by analyzing reports and statistical data, consulting with staff, and reviewing information from clients, staff, and MCSO management to assess program effectiveness and identify necessary improvements; oversees policy and procedure implementation; and provides clinical staff with direction on changes.

Personnel:

• Responsibilities include conducting staff meetings, attending daily reports, and monitoring services. Supervisory duties encompass interviewing and hiring new staff, coordinating staff training, evaluating performance, and initiating personnel actions. Provide expert technical support to 24/7 staff by serving as the on-call manager on a rotational schedule with other CH leadership. This includes addressing medical inquiries, triaging emergencies, responding to politically sensitive questions, making staffing decisions (e.g., mandating overtime), and clarifying policies, procedures, and protocols.

Resource Management and Budget Support:

• As a member of the CH Leadership Team, this role contributes to the design and development of the corrections health program budget, representing IJ. The incumbent will participate in assessing and refining the care delivery system or its components to ensure cost-effectiveness while prioritizing client safety.

• Identify needs for additional resources and advocate for those needs during budget sessions. Develop plans for achieving program objectives and operational goals, both fiscally and clinically.

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 ofthe selection processpage.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Training and experience for this level of professional classification is a BSN, licensed in the State of Oregon 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 certification required.

• 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.
• This employee will participate in providing after hours on call coverage in rotation with other corrections health leadership.

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 providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

*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:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1) An uploaded resumecovering 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.

2) 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 ofthe selection processpage. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

Type: Non-Represented

FLSA: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.

Questions?

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:

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