Community Health Nurse II

County of Thurston • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

The salary for this position is: $6,257 - $8,322 monthly. Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Community Health Nurse II for our Community Health Division. As a Community Health Nurse II, you will work as part of the Family Intervention Nurse (FIN) program, delivering services to families in Thurston County. You will work in the Parent Child Health Division of Thurston County Public Health & Social Services and will be part of our amazing and diverse Parent Child Health team that provides essential support to families in our communities. Carrying a caseload of at least 25 active clients, you will be responsible for independently conducting frequent home visits to build strong, supportive partnerships with families in alignment with the goals, objectives, and visit guidelines of the FIN model. You will collaborate with your team to promote family health and well-being and develop and maintain community relationships that support client referrals. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of caregivers and their families as they relate to the FIN model Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals Assist caregivers and their families in establishing goals and outcomes Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist caregivers and their families in attaining their targeted goals Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to caregivers and families Plan home visits and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and program outcomes Actively engage in professional development to meet all FIN Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements Meet with the FIN Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision, utilizing reflective practice in supervisory sessions Schedule joint home visits with FIN Nurse Supervisor every four months Attend and participate in bi-weekly case conferences and bi-weekly team meetings Provide information to support staff for timely and accurate data input Participate in review and analysis of reports for achievements, areas for improvement, and quality improvement efforts Document appropriately and maintain confidentiality Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations To view the full job classification, click here: Community Health Nurse II WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Environment - Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, and perform home/site visits. Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public WHO WE ARE: Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances. Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES: Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information. Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays . Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences. Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working. Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan. Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com . Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with coursework in community or public nursing. Completion of a BSN program within six (6) months of hire may be considered.
• Two (2) years of experience as a community health nurse or relevant experience in a hospital, medical clinic, public health, or related service.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work will be considered.
• Currently licensed as a Washington State Registered Nurse.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License or an appropriate accommodation.
• Please note: The candidate selected for this position is required to show proof of the following immunizations by their agreed upon start date: Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap/TD) Baseline tuberculosis screening (required of all new employees who are healthcare personnel, work in healthcare areas or who have contact with patients/clients as part of their normal duties; must be completed no earlier than three months prior to starting work)

Nice To Haves

• Respect and Organizational Culture Create an environment where employees and partners can safely express needs or concerns and where employees can make and correct mistakes
• Effectively interact with sensitivity while working with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
• Thrive in a fast-paced, robust organization maintaining a positive work environment
• Communication Serve the public in a timely, complete, accurate, and professional manner while ensuring that written and verbal communication is clearly understood by others
• Maintain cultural competency to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the community
• Strong oral communication for networking and interpersonal relationships
• Excellent written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and articles or web postings with minimal grammatical and syntax errors
• Goal Setting and Accomplishment Use strategic thinking and planning for goal setting and evaluation
• Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
• Create a sense of mission by articulating and modeling confidentiality, professional values, and ethics with honesty and integrity
• Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
• Delegate and use persuasion and negotiating skills for shared responsibility and acceptance of change

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of caregivers and their families as they relate to the FIN model
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals
• Assist caregivers and their families in establishing goals and outcomes
• Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist caregivers and their families in attaining their targeted goals
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to caregivers and families
• Plan home visits and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and program outcomes
• Actively engage in professional development to meet all FIN Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements
• Meet with the FIN Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision, utilizing reflective practice in supervisory sessions
• Schedule joint home visits with FIN Nurse Supervisor every four months
• Attend and participate in bi-weekly case conferences and bi-weekly team meetings
• Provide information to support staff for timely and accurate data input
• Participate in review and analysis of reports for achievements, areas for improvement, and quality improvement efforts
• Document appropriately and maintain confidentiality
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees