Public Health Nurse Supervisor — WIC & First Steps

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Public Health - Seattle & King County seeks a Personal Health Services Supervisor to lead First Steps and WIC programs, coordinating care across multiple sites. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team including RNs, dietitians, social workers, and support staff, ensuring high-quality services and strong community partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and continuous quality improvement within a public health framework, with onsite work at multiple

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise First Steps and WIC staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership across Public Health Centers, satellite clinics, and community settings.
• Promote reflective practice, trauma-informed care, staff well-being, collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs and services.
• Assess program needs, allocate resources, and coordinate staffing to support effective service delivery.
• Monitor quality assurance and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee patient satisfaction surveys and grievance processes.
• Investigate and resolve client concerns and use feedback from families and community partners to improve services.
• Facilitate team and community partner meetings and provide program-related presentations and training.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Program coordination

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or MSN/DNP/PhD in nursing

Job description

King County’s Public Health - Seattle & King County seeks a Personal Health Services Supervisor to lead First Steps and WIC programs, coordinating care across multiple sites. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team including RNs, dietitians, social workers, and support staff, ensuring high-quality services and strong community partnerships.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, and continuous quality improvement within a public health framework, with onsite work at multiple