Public Health Nurse - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic

King County•Seattle, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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 opioid, other substances use and urgent care needs. As part of an interdisciplinary team the PHN provides patient counseling and other related support to patients who use drugs and/or have a history of substance use disorder. 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. King County has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
Washington State Drivers' License in good standing.
Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Successful completion of background check and credentialing
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Adherence to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
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.

Responsibilities

Conducts nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation, and medical care coordination.
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.
Provide care management, assessment, education, and close follow-up for patients receiving who use drugs and/or have a history of substance use disorder.
Assist with ongoing wound care assessment, treatment, and management for established patients.
Provide point of care follow-up and preventive screenings for patients undergoing treatment for Opioid Use Disorder who use drugs and/or have a history of substance 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 Fellows
Maintain partnerships with community outreach programs serving individuals living homeless and unstably housed needing referral and connection to behavioral health and primary care.
Other duties as assigned.