Methadone/MSR Community Health Nurse - LDA (Additional 12% Corrections Nurse Premium)

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Methadone/MSR Community Health Nurse works as part of the Transition Services Program in Multnomah County Corrections Health, serving justice-involved individuals at the Multnomah County Detention Center and Inverness Jail. This Limited Duration Assignment may last up to two years but may end at any time. The nurse coordinates entry and release plans related to medication-supported recovery for substance use disorders, particularly methadone maintenance treatment in custody. The role coordinates care plans, dosing, triage, and enrollment with prescribers and external treatment programs, including emergency dosing procedures during service disruptions. It also supports Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine workflows and provides direct nursing care and assistance with daily living.

Requirements

• Possess an appropriate and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office background check.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting while fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption; proof or an exception request is required by the stated deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a correctional facility.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and underserved population.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medication-supported recovery entry and release plans for patients, with a focus on methadone maintenance treatment.
• Coordinate MSR care plans, medication dosing, triage, and program enrollment with prescribers and external treatment programs.
• Manage emergency dosing procedures during treatment-service disruptions.
• Support Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine workflows.
• Provide direct nursing care, health screenings, assessments, outreach, and assistance with daily living.
• Respond to acute medical and mental health events.
• Evaluate, monitor, and treat drug and alcohol withdrawal.
• Provide wound care and health education.
• Delegate to Certified Medication Aides.
• Manage medication administration using an electronic MAR.
• Advocate for medically complex clients and assist with program development alongside partner teams.
• Facilitate transition planning for release to the community.
• Perform physically demanding tasks across correctional health facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Life and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Additional 12% hourly corrections nurse premium.
• Hourly shift differentials for swing ($3/hour), graveyard ($6/hour), and weekend ($3.50/hour) shifts.
• Mandatory overtime compensation: the first four hours of a mandated shift are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate and remaining mandated-shift hours at 2.0 times; a scheduled shift the following day is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree