Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership Program

The Department of Public Health has an opening for a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to join our Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) Team at the Kent Public Health clinic. Nurse‑Family Partnership is a community health program that partners a person pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse. The nurse provides home or community visits from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. Through this transformative and challenging life phase, our nurses offer the support, information, and resources their clients desire as they build the lives they want for themselves and their children. Components of the program include providing home‑visiting services to a caseload of 25 families per PHN, engaging in weekly reflective supervision sessions, and participating in weekly team meetings. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant international community with residents from many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice, adopting a pro‑equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that all communities are incorporated into emergency planning and public outreach efforts. King County and Public Health have declared Racism a Public Health Crisis and remain intentionally anti‑racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Responsibilities Obtain and document health history and make nursing diagnoses based on assessment. Document electronically using EPIC and the NFP database. Provide expertise regarding public health nursing scope, practice, and policy at many levels. Provide support services to the client that link or refer to other Health Department staff and community providers, assuring access and continuity of care. Provide program planning, monitor local work plans and progress toward program goals. Participate in quality assurance activities to meet laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide training, orientation, and education to staff, clients, students, and the community. Provide birth‑control and pregnancy options counseling to clients as needed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree (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. Pass background and credentialing. Work Schedule – This position is a 1.0 FTE, fully‑benefited, Career Service position with a typical work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This position may require working outside typical days/hours to meet operational needs. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Telework is not allowed. Work Location – Kent Public Health located at 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent WA 98042. Employees will work in various locations throughout King County. Union Affiliation – Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Who May Apply – This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses, including new to practice and re‑entry nurses. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King-County,-W