Public Health Nurse
- Summary
- Public Health – Seattle and King County values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
We are looking to hire three part-time short term temporary (STT) Public Health Nurses. These positions will work in close collaboration with members of the Healthcare for the Homeless Program, Emergency Preparedness Program, and other members of the CD-Imms Program to oversee community vaccination clinics and participate in the Section's response during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks. These positions will be based in the Chinook Building in Downtown Seattle however the majority of the time will be spent hosting vaccination clinics in non-traditional settings such as homeless villages, day centers, and shelters throughout King County. These positions will report to the Immunization Program Manager in the Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization (CD/IMMS) Section of the Prevention Division.
The duration of these positions will be 3 months, with a possiblity of extension.
This posting will be open until filled; first consideration will be given to those who have applied by June 3, 2019 at 11:59 pm.
Major program responsibilities1. Lead community vaccination clinics with a focus on vaccinating people experiencing homelessness and people who use drugs.2. Participate in CD-Imms Section's response during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks and emergencies, as assigned and approved by the supervisor.
Primary Work Locations: These Public Health Nurses will be working at different vaccination sites that are located throughout King County.
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 and work locations.
Who May Apply: This part-time short-term temporary position will work no more than 25 hours per week (hours will vary) and is open to all qualified candidates.
Contact: For more information about the application process, please contact Erika Yanak, Human Resource Analyst, at erika.yanak@kingcounty.gov. - Job Duties
Specific responsibilities
1. Lead on-site vaccination clinics with a focus on vaccinating people experiencing homelessness.- Supervision of immunization clinic operations and Public Health Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.
- Travel to immunization clinics, transport vaccine and other supplies, and set-up/break-down equipment.
- Maintain immunization clinic supplies and ensure appropriate storage and handling of vaccines.
- Responsible for screening and administering vaccine at some (small scale) immunization clinics.
- Provide situational health education and referrals/linkages to medical/specialty care.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners such as service providers serving persons experiencing homelessness, community health clinics, and Department staff.
- Participate in standardized evaluations of on-site clinic operations and overall vaccination strategy to identify areas for improvement.
2. Participate in Section's response during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks- Participate in vaccine preventable disease outbreak response activities in collaboration with CD-Imms Section staff, as assigned, including but not limited to administering vaccines, administering questionnaires, ensuring safe storage and handling of vaccines and other supplies, overseeing Department staff and Medical Reserve Corps members, ensuring adequate documentation of vaccinations administered, reviewing patient immunization histories.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Thorough knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases and immunizations, public health nursing principles and processes, and infectious disease management and control.
- Demonstrated experience administering vaccines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide crisis intervention/de-escalation with high-risk and special needs populations.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, healthcare providers, and the general public.
- Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and clinical support to health care providers and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to work in community settings without on-site supervision with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
- Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation services is required.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing science from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or the equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:• Understanding of and familiarity with homeless services and affordable housing in King County
• Training in or knowledge of harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and street-based outreach
• Two years clinical experience (inpatient or outpatient)
• Master's degree in public health or related field- Supplemental Information
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
The selected external candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.
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.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
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 their mandatory trainings on time.
Union Affiliation: This position is represented by WSNA.
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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01Do you have a current Washington State Registered Nurse license in good standing?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have a Bachelor's degree in nursing science from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or the equivalent?- Yes
- No
Required Question