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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThis Public Health Nurse (PHN) position focuses on the following primary responsibilities including performing case and outbreak investigations conducting field visits and providing training and technical assistance to internal staff and partners. This position reports to one of the Program Managers/Subject Matter Expert (SME) Leads in the CDImms (Communicable DiseaseImmunizations) Investigations Outreach Response and Education (IORE) Branch and works collaboratively with staff from the Sections four branches IORE Immunization Administration and Analytics and Informatics (A&I).
This position participates in the Sections response during outbreaks and emergencies as approved by supervisor and participates in afterhours (evenings nights weekends and holidays) oncall coverage for communicable disease reports from healthcare providers approximately 68 weeks a year. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The work associated with this position will be performed in a hybrid work environment including telework from home and reporting to office or field locations as needed to meet operational needs. As of February 2025 the Section will be returning back to site and will be expected to work at the Chinook Building routinely.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursingdegree of MSN DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or MultiState Licensure.
Documentation of current BLSCPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED HeartSaver courses do not meet this requirement.
Provide 68 weeks of oncall coverage on an annual basis that includes afterhours holidays and weekends.
Washington state drivers license.
Work Schedule:This career service position is a fully benefitted 1.0 fte that will typically work within MondayFriday 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is overtime eligible. Currently onsite work will be 2 days per month. Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to an office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Will work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs.
Work Location:The primary work location for this position will be at 401 4th Avenue Seattle WA 98104
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