Public Health Nurse - TB Program

The Tuberculosis (TB) Program is seeking to fill one full-time Public Health Nurse/Nurse Case Manager. Public Health Nurse (PHN) provides case management services to patients with active or latent disease, care coordination, referral, and follow-up, contact investigation, medication management, and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment to individuals and families. This PHN will support patients, community members and other healthcare providers with TB education and outreach and partner with healthcare providers to understand and improve TB related healthcare practices. The PHN may also participate in research projects that seek to improve the health and treatment of TB patients.

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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.

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• Provide comprehensive nurse case management to active and latent TB patients. 
• Conduct clinic, hospital and home visits to assess patient needs, living situations and provide education on transmission, isolation, and treatment plans. 
• Coordinate medication management and treatment adherence through Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)in collaboration with Health Outreach Aides.
• Work closely with Disease Research Intervention Specialist (DRIS) to support investigations and screening and of high-risk contacts.
• Monitor treatment progress, medication adherence, side effects, and provide timely nursing interventions as needed.
• Provide counseling and support to address patient concerns, stigma, and psychosocial barriers that may impact treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community providers to ensure care coordination, continuity of care, and successful treatment completion. 
• Perform electronic documentation and case management in systems including Epic and TREATS.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed for TB evaluation and treatment monitoring or willingness to learn phlebotomy skills is preferred. 
• Attends community events to support TB education and targeted testing efforts, conducts outreach to healthcare providers, interviews TB patients, andcoordinatesandparticipatesin community engagement efforts in the community. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing. 
• Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing. 
• Washington State Drivers' License
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Successful completion of background check, credentialing and pre-employment physical.

Work Schedule: his is a fully benefited, 1.0FTECareer Service position and isdesignatedas hourly/non-exempt under the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and may work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs.?

Work Location: Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. This position is also a member of a state-wide strike team and may be dispatched to other Counties across the state with short notice to provide TB support services.

This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be held September 29th and October 1st.

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 amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov with any questions.

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.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Amy Curtis at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov

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Necessary Special Requirements

• 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 credentialing, pre-employment physical, and a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. 
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• 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.