Registered Nurse - Downtown Seattle Public Health Center
- Summary
Our Downtown Public Health team is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) who will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced Family Health Clinic offering primary care services to low-income families (newborn to seniors) with medical complexity and social vulnerability. Our multidisciplinary team includes core public health physicians, ARNPs, Swedish Family Medicine Residents and Preceptors, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health specialist, nutrition services, interpreters, referral coordinators, administrative staff, and insurance enrollment assistance staff. This RN will coordinate with multiple programs within the facility to provide clients with seamless care. The responsibilities include nursing triage, assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation, and medical care coordination, adult and pediatric immunizations, and mental health screening. The RN also carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications, and coordinates activities with other health care staff to assure the orderly and safe provision of health care services. The RN facilitates and assures daily clinic activities and operations. The RN maintains the clinic environment, coordinates the patient care team efforts, and directs efficient clinic flow. The RN delegates tasks to the health care team within the scope of practice to achieve desirable patient outcomes and efficient clinic functioning.
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.
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.- Job Duties
- Conducts nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation, and medical care coordination.
- Maintains the clinic environment, coordinates the patient care team efforts, delegates task, and directs clinic flow.
- Carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications and vaccinations, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Conducts medical screening and triage with patients over the phone and in person.
- Obtains and documents health history, chief complaint, vital signs, growth monitoring data, assessment data, and developmental screening data.
- Refers to or consults with other health providers.
- Follows established Public Health medical records policies and procedures and the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information.
- Establishes relationships with individuals or families to promote interactive problem solving and provide patient education.
- Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
- Participates and assists in the training and orientation of health care professional students and new employees.
- Establishes and maintains tracking of data for acute and chronic illness management.
- Provides for clinic maintenance of supplies and equipment; maintains a safe environment according to standards of (OSHA/WISHA).
- Provides patient care based upon these practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Maintains professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning, attending continuing education offerings, reading professional literature, and engaging in other activities which develop new knowledge and skills.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Knowledge of chart documentation requirements, medical record forms, State and Federal laws that govern release of health care information, patient consent.
- Requires electronic charting in EPIC. Knowledge of health care technology, equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment.
- Familiarity with the systems required to maintain the supplies; skill in repairing and calibrating clinic equipment.
- Knowledge of adult learning and health education techniques and principles including reproductive health education, related services information, options counseling, and emergency contraception services.
- Ability to effectively manage time, problem solve, manage multiple tasks, prioritize, intervene in a crisis and coordinate medical care.
- Ability to lead the work of others, including to delegate tasks and coordinate the patient care team effort to provide efficient clinic flow.
- Knowledge of research techniques and principals as well as quality assurance/improvement systems.
- Ability to apply OSHA/WISHA standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to use information management systems.
- Ability to initiate appropriate crisis intervention and emergency response.
- Ability to maintain working relationships and ability to work with diverse populations and cultures; ability to engage clients in a care plan.
- Ability to conduct patient triage, both in person and on the phone.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Registered Nursing License in Washington State and in good standing
- Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Washington State Drivers' License or the ability to provide transportation to work
Desired Qualifications:- Bilingual and/or bicultural
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
- BSN preferred
- Experience working with multiple age groups and working with diverse immigrant and refugee populations and high-risk populations impacted by substance use, mental illness, and homelessness
- Experience with EPIC
- Supplemental Information
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all minimally qualified applicants.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position will work Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. However here at Seattle/King County Public Health we strive to be accessible to those we serve. This position may require flexibility to accommodate different work schedules.
WORK LOCATION: The primary worksite for this position is at the Downtown Public Health Center which is located at 2124 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98121. As needed, the position may be deployed to other Public Health Centers and sites throughout King CountyInterviews will be held July 18th
CONTACT: For more information, contact Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, or David Baure MN RN Healthcare Recruitment Managers at healthcarerecruitment@kingcounty.gov
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)
APPLICATION PROCESS: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line
- Completed supplemental questions that are supported in your application. These answers will be reviewed to determine competitiveness. Please do not use "see resume" in your answers as these will be considered incomplete.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- The selected candidate will be required to submit a background check. Records are not automatically disqualifying.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required trainings on time.
- Employees will be redeployed in the event of a Public Health emergency.
(New) Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement- As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor’s Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff’s Office, and the Executive Office.
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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.
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.
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01Please verify then provide your full RN credential number and issuing state.02Have you ever had your license to practice nursing in any jurisdiction revoked, denied, suspended, reduced, or relinquished?
- Yes
- No
03Do you have knowledge of any action pending before any licensing board(s) which could affect your license or ability to practice?- Yes
- No
04Have you ever been involved, as a health service provider, in a malpractice claim or suit?- Yes
- No
05Do you possess BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers? If so, please attach documentation of your current BLS/CPR certification. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain certification by time of job offer. Failure to obtain this BLS/CPR certification will result in job offer being delayed or rescinded.- Yes
- No
06Have you used an electronic health records system? If so, what systems are you proficient in using?07Are you bilingual? If so, what language(s) are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking?]08Seattle & King County Public Health has a strong commitment to equity and social justice. All staff are given training in Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) as well as Trauma Informed Care (TIC). Please describe why working for an agency that values ESJ and TIC is important to you. Please be thorough in your explanation as your response will be evaluated for competitiveness.09Are you willing to provide options counseling to pregnant people?- Yes
- No
10Please describe the aspects of your education, training, and experience that you feel most align with the needs of this position and the population served?11Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
12If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff13Are you available to interview for this position on July 18th?- Yes
- No
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