Public Health Nurse - Community Outreach

Snohomish County, WA; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement

Leave & Holidays

Job summary

Snohomish County is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN for a public health role in Everett, WA. This bargaining unit position offers a hybrid/telework-friendly setup and supports life-work balance with comprehensive county benefits.

You will evaluate health trends, provide guidance to providers and schools, conduct client assessments, and coordinate referrals, while completing mandated documentation and participating in emergency preparedness activities.

Qualifications

• RN with a BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of recent, relevant experience in public health nursing.
• Valid Washington State RN license or ability to obtain by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health trends and risk factors to help determine priorities and research interventions for identified groups and 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.
• Conduct client assessments, provide referrals according to client needs, and maintain electronic medical records.
• Exercise independent professional judgment in applying public health principles and nursing practice.
• Complete RMTS in compliance with the MAC program.
• Participate in and support emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community.
• Coordinate client referrals to primary care providers for refugee immunization and other health-related services.
• Complete documentation required by ORIA services and submit documentation timely.

Skills

Public health nursing

Nursing assessment

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Description

This position is open until the first review and is a bargaining unit represented 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.

Job Duties

• 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

Policy Development And Program Planning

• Assures practice is in compliance with ANA code and WA State Nurse Practice Act
• Participates in the development of disease response policies and protocols

Partnership And Collaboration

• 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

Communication

• 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

Associated Duties

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Information

• A valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
• 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
• 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

Additional Information

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail].

Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.