Public Health Nurse - Community Outreach

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open until the first review and is a bargaining unit represented position. A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. Why Join Snohomish County? Snohomish County’s commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound; we are situated near some of the country’s most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Teleworking Options The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles; however, it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely, employees are expected to maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Description Incumbent will work collaboratively with clients and various disciplines and agencies in Snohomish County, region, and state. The Public Health Nurse serves as a health resource person in the community and interpret public health programs and policies to individuals, families, community groups, schools, physicians and other collateral community agencies and service providers. This position will primarily support chronic disease screening, referrals, and educational outreach in the rural areas of Snohomish County. Incumbent will also provide new-arrival health screenings and referrals for refugees settling in the county. This position may also provide surge capacity in other programmatic areas of the health department such as communicable disease outbreak response or immunization clinics. Work will be performed in coordination with community and internal partners and will occur in clinical, mobile unit, and community, settings. The Public Health Nurse demonstrates cultural competency in the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic circumstances to influence effective change at multi-levels of communicable disease control and prevention. Work is performed under general supervision. Program Supervisor, or designee, defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which may not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handle problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgment, instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices. Incumbent is expected to operate with considerable latitude and apply sound judgment and teamwork. Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.

Requirements

A registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
One year of recent, relevant experience in public health nursing
A valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish County’s insurance carrier
Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Nice To Haves

Experience in community-based services or public/community health nursing, Preferred
Two or more years of experience with a public health agency, Preferred
Two or more years of experience in communicable disease control, Preferred
Acute nursing care experience within last 10 years, Preferred
Experience with emergency preparedness response, Preferred
Fluency in a foreign language/culture, Preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate health trends, health disparities, and risk factors of individuals and communities; assist in determining priorities, assist in researching interventions for identified groups and for specific health issues
Provide public health guidance to medical providers, schools, childcares, community partners and department staff; serve as subject matter expert to staff and community partners
Able to conduct client assessments, provide referrals according to client needs, and maintain electronic medical records
Exercise independent professional judgment in the application of public health principles and nursing practice
Completes Random Moment Time Survey (RMTS) in compliance with Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program.
Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community
Coordinates client referrals to primary care providers for refugee immunization and other health-related services
Completes documentation required by the Office of Refugee and Immigration (ORIA) services and submits documentation in a timely manner
Assures practice is in compliance with ANA code and WA State Nurse Practice Act
Participates in the development of disease response policies and protocols
Collaborates with other Health Department programs as needed
Collaborates with community partners to develop and implement communicable and infectious disease control measures and prevention resources in Snohomish County
Acts as a liaison, serves as a resource person and interprets public health nursing and other Health Department services to individuals, groups, agencies and other professional disciplines
Refers, consults and conferences with program manager and team/community members on a regular basis
Assists in orientation of new team members and may act as a preceptor to students
Serves as a resource and assists in the development of selected educational materials
Develops written communications for various settings
Presents information sensitively, effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences
Provides 24/7 call coverage during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a rotation. When on call, act as the primary point of contact for receiving, triaging, and responding in a timely manner to notifications of communicable disease reports from health care providers, laboratories, veterinarians, or other public health agencies
Participates in opportunities for professional growth and development
Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Supervisor
Provide surge support to other Health Department programs as needed
Protects the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law
Adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including timely completion of mandatory trainings