City of Portland - Public Health Nurse - Clinical Services

Start Date: August 16, 2024 | End Date: February 12, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Public Health Nurse - Clinical Services

The Public Health division is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Clinical Health team. This position is a full-time, project position, housed within the Public Health Division. Job duties include serving patients across the clinical services offered at 39 Forest Ave, including: New Mainer Screening & Referral, Harm Reduction Services, Immunization Program, STD Clinic, and the Portland Community Free Clinic. During hours when patients are not being seen, nurses will coordinate referrals, provide case management, perform telephone intakes and triage, and partner with community healthcare and social service resources. May also be engaged in education for staff and community partners on best public health practice, reporting, and outreach.

Requirements:

• Our ideal candidate will be passionate about healthcare for vulnerable populations of all ages, flexible, and resourceful.
• Must have good decision making skills and the ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• This full-time position is 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible work schedule that may include evening hours until 8pm. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as alternative schedules may be explored.
• BSN and one year of experience are preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates will exhibit excellent organizational, clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 16M) - Starting salary range: $29.88 - $32.32/hr.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

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