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Public Health Nurse - Kids Plus Program, Downtown Public Health Center

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Job Location drjobs

Seattle - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 41 - 57

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Summary

Kids Plus is a multidisciplinary team of nurses and social workers partnering with families and community providers to address the health and social needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. Our team specializes in medical case management while working to address the many complex needs and barriers that impact the health and well-being of children. This Public Health Nurse (PHN) is client-centered and meets families where they are to support each familys goals for well-being and stability. This PHN coordinates care offers health education and screening connects families to community resources and offers support to decrease the stress of living homeless for the entire family. This PHN also participates in community groups coalitions and advisory committees to strengthen the network of services available to familys experiencing homelessness.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations 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.

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Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills


Requirements:


Work Schedule:This position has a regular schedule of Monday through Friday generally 8 AM to 5 PM is a field-based nursing role and telework is not possible. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. May work outside of the regular schedule to meet operational needs.


Interviews for this opportunity will be conducted July 16th and 17th. This posting will be used to fill all needs.


Work Location:2124 4th Avenue Seattle WA 98121.As needed the position may be deployed to other Public Health Centers and sites throughout King County.

Who May Apply:This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses that includes new to practice nurses as well as re-entry nurses.

Union Affiliation:Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).

Contact:Amy M. Curtis BSN RN Nurse Recruitment Manager at
with any questions.

Supplemental Information


Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our TrueNorth 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.

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 Amy M. Curtis who is on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
  • 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)
Your application will be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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