COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

Thurston County; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Plan For Your Future

Paid

Job summary

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Community Health Nurse II to join our NFP program. This role delivers home visitation services to families in Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties, carrying a caseload of 25 active clients and building strong partnerships to meet program goals.

Responsibilities include assessing needs across multiple domains, forming care plans, providing education and referrals, and collaborating with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals
• Assist women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes
• Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist women and families in attaining their targeted goals
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families
• Conduct home visits and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes
• Actively engage in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements
• Meet with NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision, utilizing reflective practice in supervisory sessions
• Schedule joint home visits with NFP 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.

Job description

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. Would you like to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable babies, mothers, and families? If yes, we would love to meet you!

As a Community Health Nurse II, you will work as part of the NFP program delivering services to families within Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis counties, and will be a critical member of our fantastic NFP team that delivers services to the families in our communities. Carrying a caseload of 25 active clients, you will be responsible for independently conducting frequent home visits to build strong partnerships with families in accordance with program goals, objectives, and visit guidelines of the NFP model.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals
• Assist women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes
• Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist women and families in attaining their targeted goals
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families
• Conduct home visits and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes
• Actively engage in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements
• Meet with NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision, utilizing reflective practice in supervisory sessions
• Schedule joint home visits with NFP 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. This includes emergency preparedness training and exercises, relevant to the work expectations of duties during emergencies.

To view the full job classification, click here:Community Health Nurse II

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington, with primary workstation located in the Lewis County office
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules
• Travel Requirements – Consistent local travel is required to perform essential role functions, and occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
• 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