- Managing active TB and latent TB cases.
- Conduct home/hospital/field visits to assess the client's living situation and provide health education about TB. works with Health Outreach Aide and DRIS to assure DOT and contact investigation are completed according to TB program protocol.
- Provide input and monitor client progress and response to therapy.
- Monitor client adherence to the TB treatment regimen.
- Attend case review to present TB cases to discuss issues and to improve quality of care.
- Obtain and document health history and make nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment.
- Documentation requires electronic charting: EPIC, Tracker.
- Provide expertise regarding public health nursing scope, practice and policy at many levels.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or Multi-State Licensure.
- Documentation of current BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED HeartSaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Washington state driver's license or ability to travel to sites within the county.
- NeoGov Job Application(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and Pre-Employment Physical, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer For tips on interviewing, please
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools; therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
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public health nurse - Seattle, WA , USA, United States - King County (WA)
Description
SummaryTuberculosis (TB) nurse case manager provides comprehensive case management to TB clients with active or latent disease. Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and provide health education about tuberculosis and disease transmission, isolation and TB treatment plan.
Works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to assure contact investigation and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), care coordination, and treatment completion for all TB cases.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed 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, pleaseWork Schedule:
This is a fully benefitted, 1.0 fte that is overtime eligible.
The typical schedule is Monday thru Friday from Additionally, some of the work associated with this position may be performed through teleworking and will report to an office location and meetings as needed.
Travel to other work locations may be necessary.Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Location:
Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
Interviews for this opportunity will be held on May 17th and 20th.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses.
Union Affiliation:
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).Public Health - Seattle & King County (staff nurses) - WSNA
Contact:
Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at with any questions.
Job Duties
Requirements:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
Are you ready to make a difference?Come join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our True North, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.
We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
If you are the successful candidate for the position(s), as a condition of your employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the medical clinic(s) outlined in this job posting prior to your start date.
To ensure this condition is met, prior to your start date, the county will send you a conditional offer letter requesting you to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation.
Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Amy M.
Curtis who is on this job announcement.The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements