Nurse Supervisor - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Telecommuting options

Career development

Job summary

King County Downtown Public Health Clinic in Seattle seeks a nurse leader to oversee the Pathways Clinic, a program serving vulnerable populations. You will supervise staff, lead quality improvement, and coordinate with UW Residents/Fellows and program management.

The ideal candidate has public health experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of harm reduction approaches. This full-time role reports to the Area Manager and may expand Pathways services across King County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSN/DNP/PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
• Washington State RN license in good standing.
• Washington State driver's license in good standing.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience in opiate disorder programs, care coordination, public health, and/or community-based health programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading staff in a healthcare, social service, or public health setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff assigned to services and programs at a Public Health Center, including hiring, evaluations, training, counseling, team-building and discipline.
• Provide support and training on reflection, trauma-informed practices and reducing secondary trauma.
• Collaborate with community and agencies to assess needs and implement Pathways Clinic programming.
• Coordinate schedules for UW Residents/Fellows.
• Perform Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance with chart reviews for compliance.
• Work with lead physician to ensure patient workflow and supervision of the care team.
• Coordinate funding, data, performance measures, and program requirements with the Program Manager.
• Coordinate and review patient satisfaction and grievance surveys, investigate and resolve concerns.
• Onboard new UW Fellows and manage fellowship close-out activities.
• Oversee clinic expansion as Pathways increases services to urgent primary care and mobile teams.
• Define clear roles within the clinic in collaboration with leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Public health

Quality improvement

Harm reduction

Staff supervision

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

MSN / DNP / PhD in nursing

Job description

Summary
The Community Health Services Division of King County's Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for a talented nurse leader to join the Downtown Public Health Clinic Team. The candidate will be part of Downtown Public Health Clinic Leadership team and will be accountable for the oversight and supervision of the Pathways Clinic, a program that serves vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about Public Health approaches and harm reduction models of care. Pathways provides low barrier Medication for Opiate Use Disorder and primary care services for this underserved population. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, quality improvement experience, and strong public health clinical experience. The position reports directly to the Area Manager and is expected to work closely and respond to program management needs. This position will be involved in leading program improvements and evaluation and may provide back-up coverage for other PHSS’s within Downtown Public Health Center.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government 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. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.

Job Duties

• Direct supervision of the staff assigned to services and programs at a Public Health Center to include hiring, performance evaluations, training, counseling, team building and discipline of staff.
• Provide support and training to staff regarding use of reflection, trauma informed practices and reduction of secondary trauma.
• Work collaboratively with the community and other agencies to assess the public's needs, assist in development of program goals and objectives and implementation of Pathways Clinic programming.
• Coordinate schedules for UW Residents/and or Fellows.
• Perform Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance work, including chart reviews, to ensure compliance with clinical service.
• Work collaboratively with the lead physician to ensure patient workflow and supervision of the care team.
• Work closely with the Program Manager regarding funding, data and performance measures, and program requirements. And assist other team members on continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate, review, and process patient satisfaction and patient grievance surveys and reports, including conducting investigation, analyzing findings, and resolving patient concerns and complaints as needed.
• Coordinate schedules for UW Fellows, including onboarding of new UW Fellows each year and all work associated to closing out work as they complete their fellowship in clinic.
• Oversee clinic expansion efforts as the Pathways program increases services to urgent primary care and mobile teams.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to define and establish clear roles within the clinic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 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
• Experience in opiate disorder programs, care coordination, public health, and/or community-based health programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading staff in a healthcare, social service, or public health setting.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Career Service position with benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to multiple service sites. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime. Some schedule flexibility may be required to meet operational needs.

Work Location: Downtown Public Health Center, 2124 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. However, travel will be required to other sites throughout King County.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses.

Union Affiliation: Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).

Contact: Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at [e-mail] with any questions.

Supplemental Information Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.