Public Health Nurse - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on February 2, 2023
Salary
$36.65 - $50.07 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DPH - Public Health
Job Number
2022AMC17992
Division
Community Health Services
Closing
2/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Pathways Clinic located at Downtown Public Health is hiring for a Public Health Nurse to work as part of our phenomenal team. Pathways, located in the Downtown Public Health Clinic serves vulnerable individuals with opioid use disorder, including those living unsheltered, recently released from incarceration and with co-occurring mental illness.
Pathways clinic provides low barrier medication for Opiate Use Disorder and primary care services for this underserved population.
The Public Health Nurse in the Pathways Clinic serves an important and integral role in supporting the Pathways team in providing medical care and care coordination to patients presenting for services, addressing concerns related to Opiate and other substance use. As part of an interdisciplinary team the PHN provides patient counseling and other related support to patients who are receiving medications to assist in treating Opiate Use Disorder and other substance use. The PHN provides oversight for a team of Medical Assistants, assures specimen collection and processing, assures follow up for Primary Care related concerns and assists in coordinating referrals and prescription access for Pathways patients.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity
Job Duties
Requirements:
Desired Skills, Abilities and/or Attributes:
Work Schedule: This is a 1.0 FTE, fully benefited position that is required to be onsite for direct services. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified people which includes new graduates as well as re-entry nurses. This posting will be used to fill all operational needs.
For more information contact: Amy Curtis, RN at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov
Interviews will be held on February 27th and 28th.
Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$36.65 - $50.07 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DPH - Public Health
Job Number
2022AMC17992
Division
Community Health Services
Closing
2/20/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
Pathways Clinic located at Downtown Public Health is hiring for a Public Health Nurse to work as part of our phenomenal team. Pathways, located in the Downtown Public Health Clinic serves vulnerable individuals with opioid use disorder, including those living unsheltered, recently released from incarceration and with co-occurring mental illness.
Pathways clinic provides low barrier medication for Opiate Use Disorder and primary care services for this underserved population.
The Public Health Nurse in the Pathways Clinic serves an important and integral role in supporting the Pathways team in providing medical care and care coordination to patients presenting for services, addressing concerns related to Opiate and other substance use. As part of an interdisciplinary team the PHN provides patient counseling and other related support to patients who are receiving medications to assist in treating Opiate Use Disorder and other substance use. The PHN provides oversight for a team of Medical Assistants, assures specimen collection and processing, assures follow up for Primary Care related concerns and assists in coordinating referrals and prescription access for Pathways patients.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only jurisdiction in the world 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.
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity
Job Duties
- Provide care management, assessment, education, and close follow-up for patients receiving medication for Opioid Use Disorder
- Lead quality assurance projects for clinic workflow and coordination of care with other healthcare and social welfare entities
- Provide education and preceptorship to BSN students and assist with education process for UW Addiction Medicine Fellowship Residents
- Work collaboratively with primary care and interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive physical and behavioral health
- Provide point of care follow-up and preventive screenings for patients undergoing treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
- Maintain partnerships with community outreach programs serving individuals living homeless and unstably housed needing referral and connection to behavioral health and primary care
- Assist with ongoing wound care assessment, treatment, and management for established patients
Requirements:
- Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD
- Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
- Proof of current BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers (Attach if current)
- Washington State Driver's License and ability to travel within designated territory.
Desired Skills, Abilities and/or Attributes:
- Multilingual and/or Multicultural
- Strong Commitment to equity and social justice
- Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of trauma and trauma-informed treatment interventions
- Professional experience, training or knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders (SUD), medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), low barrier medical care, and harm reduction.
- Knowledge of and experience in workflows, job aides, and Electronic Patient Records (EPIC).
- Skill working effectively with diverse individuals and populations
- Demonstrated competency using MS Office Suite Programs including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
Work Schedule: This is a 1.0 FTE, fully benefited position that is required to be onsite for direct services. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified people which includes new graduates as well as re-entry nurses. This posting will be used to fill all operational needs.
For more information contact: Amy Curtis, RN at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov
Interviews will be held on February 27th and 28th.
Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.