Public Health Community Health Nursing Services in Head Start

The Multnomah County Department of Health, Public Health Division is seeking to purchase Community Health Services in Early Head Start, Head Start setting. The services are intended to assist children and their families in improving health and safety practices, accessing healthcare, and increasing public awareness of the need for better healthcare for low-income families. The contract requires the vendor to employ a State of Oregon licensed Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years pediatric experience. The vendor will provide services on site at a Maternal Child and Family Health and Head Start education center and in homes. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The target population is children aged birth through 5 years enrolled in a federally funded Early Head Start and Head Start program, and their parents, guardians, or caregivers. • The vendor must provide nursing services to improve health and safety practices, improve access to healthcare, and increase public awareness of the need for better healthcare for low-income families. • The contract has a fixed term with options for renewal, with an estimated annual funding amount of $40,000. • The vendor must submit reports and participate in performance measures and contracting. • The contract requires the vendor to have a sustainability plan and to demonstrate social equity innovations and economic impact. Some benefits of this contract include: • The opportunity to provide essential healthcare services to low-income families and children. • The chance to work with a diverse population and make a positive impact on the community. • The potential for contract renewal and expansion of services. However, there are also some challenges and considerations: • The vendor must have experience working with high-risk families and providing healthcare services in an Early Head Start and Head Start setting. • The contract requires the vendor to employ a State of Oregon licensed Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years pediatric experience. • The vendor must be able to provide services on site at a Maternal Child and Family Health and Head Start education center and in homes. Overall, this contract provides an opportunity for a vendor to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of low-income families and children, while also demonstrating their expertise and capabilities in providing community health services.