Public Health Nurse - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic

Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse in the Pathways Clinic serves an important and integral role in supporting the Pathways team in providing medical care and care coordination to patients presenting for services, addressing concerns related to opioid, other substances use and urgent care needs. As part of an interdisciplinary team the PHN provides patient counseling and other related support to patients who use drugs and/or have a history of substance use disorder. The PHN provides oversight for a team of Medical Assistants, assures specimen collection and processing, assures follow up for Primary Care related concerns and assists in coordinating referrals and prescription access for Pathways patients.

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.

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
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement
• 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

Requirements:

• 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.
• Successful completion of background check and credentialing

Work Schedule: This is a 1.0 FTE, fully benefited position and is overtime eligible. This is clinic-based nursing role and will be required to be onsite for direct services. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs and will also support other clinics within the Downtown Public Health Center as needed.

Work Location: Downtown Public Health Center, 2124 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be June 8th and 9th. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.