Public Health Nurse- Parent Child Health Program presso King County, WA

About the Department

The Parent Child Health Program (PCH) in Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Community Health Services (CHS) division is recruiting for a career service Public Health Nurse position at Midway & Federal Way Health Center. The Public Health Nurse works in a variety of settings including clinics (in person and via telehealth), patient homes, and community settings. The Public Health Nurse is responsible for implementing the WA First Steps Program which includes Maternity Support Services (MSS) & Infant Case Management (ICM) programs, by providing direct services to individuals and groups from a culturally and linguistically diverse population. This program focuses on improving prenatal, postpartum & infant health outcomes through individualized multidisciplinary assessment, health education, limited behavioral health counseling and crisis intervention, and care coordination and referrals. Performance of duties may be autonomous and self-directed, while rooted in a multidisciplinary team approach. Ideal candidates incorporate trauma-informed principles and culturally relevant nursing knowledge. Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity. We welcome candidates who demonstrate initiative, flexibility, compassion, positive team skills, and inclusiveness.

Community Health Services assures the provision of clinical health care services in King County through policy and planning work with partners and through the direct provision of clinical services. Community Health Services include parent-child health services, preventive and primary care services, oral health, homeless health care, youth health services, integrated behavioral health services, outreach, WIC, refugee services, Access and Outreach, Black Community Equity Team, Children's health services, Dental clinics and other resources, Sexual and reproductive health, Emergency Medical Services, Food insecurity screening, Health insurance, Health services for the homeless, Immunization, Public Health Centers, Resources for child care facilities, School health and Teen health, and pharmacy services. The First Steps program serves individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and needs at a variety of Public Health and community locations, including client homes. The program functions as a multidisciplinary team comprised of Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers, and Social Workers. The First Steps program provides health education, case management, referrals, and service linkages to qualifying individuals with Medicaid coverage to promote pregnancy, birth, and early childhood health outcomes.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Position Duties

• Approach all services and interactions with clients, the public, and co-workers from a foundation of equity and social justice.
• Implement First Steps Services according to Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) guidelines for a diverse population of pregnant individuals, postpartum individuals & infants, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide services in the clinic and at alternate sites as desired by the client.
• Provide supportive direct services and case management to clients, including but not limited to assessment of needs, health status, and intimate partner violence; care planning; health education; and referral. Engage clients in their care and care plans.
• Provide services to minimum of 8 clients per day. Document these services in compliance with detailed program requirements & timelines.
• Obtain appropriate client documents prior to providing care. Document assessments and interventions in Epic Electronic Health Record. Follow HIPAA regulations and established Public Health medical records policies.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team with other disciplines and programs in public health and the community.
• Provide reproductive health education and pregnancy options counseling, including referrals for obstetric care, adoption, and termination, as desired.
• Identify and intervene in crisis/emergency situations.
• Coordinate with supervisor regarding daily activities and priorities, according to program and site needs.
• Participate in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews.
• Provide occasional training and orientation to staff and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
• Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Registered Nurse multistate license (MSL) from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Health care provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. (CPR/AED HeartSaver courses do not meet this requirement.)
• Washington state driver's license or ability to travel to sites within the county with limited or no public transportation.
• Background check.

Desired qualifications:

• WIC and First Steps (MSS/ICM) or perinatal care experience.
• Commitment to equity and racial justice principles and serving clients with cultural humility.
• Knowledge of public health nursing principles and processes; human systems; infectious disease management and control; health care system structure and function.
• Knowledge of adult learning and health education techniques and principles.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work while meeting deadlines; flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Ability to travel and work at other locations.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and successfully engage clients in a plan of care.
• Ability to work in homes and community settings without on-site supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to provide reproductive health education, services, and community outreach.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate attention to detail, provide crisis intervention, and use problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records.
• Bilingual/multilingual.

Work Schedule: This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Career Service opportunity. It is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. Work schedule is currently 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday - may include occasional Saturdays based upon clinic hours and needs; and may be required to work outside of these hours.
 
Work Location: The primary work locations will be at the Midway & Federal Way Public Health Centers. The Midway site is located at 26401 Pacific Highway South Des Moines, WA 98198 and the Federal Way site is located at 33431 13th PL S, Federal Way, WA 98003. The candidate may work in the field and at various King County Public Health Centers and satellite offices based on business need. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites throughout King County. There is no telecommuting with this position.  

Interview Dates: Interviews are anticipated to take place on Friday, December 12^th and Monday, December 15^th 

Contact: If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Robin Laurence, Chief Nursing Officer at [email protected].

Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses that includes new to practice nurses as well as re-entry nurses.

Union Representation: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association – Staff

Other Qualifications

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
 

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements
 

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass credentialing, and a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. 
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visithttps://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore, candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

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