COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 69,828 - 92,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Health care and dental/vision coverage

Paid leave

Professional development

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

County of Thurston is seeking two Community Health Nurse II professionals to deliver Nurse-Family Partnership services within the Community Health Division. One full-time and one 0.75 FTE position will serve Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis counties, focusing on home visiting and family health outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, Washington RN license, and 2 years of community health nursing experience, with duties including supervision, data reporting, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with coursework in community or public nursing.
• Two (2) years of experience as a community health nurse or equivalent.
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of women and families related to NFP domains.
• Formulate nursing diagnoses based on assessments and goals.
• Plan home visits and evaluate progress toward NFP outcomes.
• Provide education, support, and referrals for families.
• Collaborate with other professionals involved in services for women and families.
• Maintain client confidentiality and accurate data input.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Two years of community health nursing experience

Job description

Job Title & Salary

The salary for this position is $6,257 - $8,322 monthly.

About the Role

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for two Community Health Nurse II positions for our Community Health Division. One is a full‑time FTE and the other is a part‑time FTE (0.75 FTE—salary is 75% of the posted salary). This nurse will work within the NFP program, delivering services to families in Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis counties.

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 their families in attaining their targeted goals
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families
• Plan 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Depending on work assignment, a valid Washington State Driver’s License or an appropriate accommodation, may be required.

Desired Skills

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

Other Related Recruitment Information

• Represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent on the ability to pass a criminal background check
• Grant funded

Required Documents

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of interest
• Possess a current Washington State Driver License or have an appropriate accommodation
• Pass a criminal background check
• Applicant Disclosure Form (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830) (Supplemental Questions 1-6)
• Proof of licenses/certifications

Immunization Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• Work‑Life Balance: We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s 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 three 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. Please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for more information.

Contact

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact the hiring team at [e-mail] or (360) 867‑2569.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thurston County is an equal‑opportunity employer. The County is committed to providing equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources at (360) 786‑5498. Those who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7‑1‑1 (or 1‑800‑833‑6388) to connect with Washington Relay.