Multnomah County Corrections Health is currently seeking a Nursing Program Supervisor who would develop, revise, implement, oversee and evaluate the new employee orientation and ongoing staff development education program for Corrections Health staff in a 24/7 facility with various locations and staff classifications. In addition, this nursing position would manage the annual staff development in-service plan for Corrections Health, create and present the MCSO (Sheriff’s Department) annual training related to Corrections Health and participate in the Quality Improvement Program. 

T he person hired into this position will work with staff and management personnel to maintain and revise the orientation and education-training program related to direct care of clients incarcerated in the Multnomah County Corrections facilities and Juvenile Justice System. T he ideal candidate will be a confident leader with experience in needs assessment, adult learning theory, health education & training development, giving classes and presentation and familiar with evaluations of quality improvement tools and process improvement. Additional skills and expertise include using presentation software such as PowerPoint, publisher and other computer skills for audits, surveys and presentations. T his leadership position may directly supervise others &/or be in charge of committees. May also be a part of the On Call management rotation. 

NO T E:  Applicants must be able to pass a Sheriffs Office Background check and be flexible with a work schedule to provide training in a 24/7 operation and be available for after hours on-call coverage.

T he Health Department values cultural competence; ongoing quality improvement; utilization of best practices; developing and maintaining a highly qualified and competent work force; fiscal responsibility; optimally coordinated services and safely protecting patients and staff.

Experience : T wo years of responsible community health or other nursing experience.  

T raining : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major course work in community health nursing or a related field and,

License: Possession of an appropriate and valid license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the State of Oregon or, able to obtain the license within two weeks of a job offer. Candidates holding an out-of-state license wishing to obtain the Oregon license should be able to obtain the license within the two week period. For more information please go to: http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/. Successful candidates may not report to work without proof of Oregon Nursing License.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of and experience developing education and training programs is highly desirable.