Public Health Nurse - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic

• Conducts nursing assessments and interventions, patient care planning, evaluation, and medical care coordination. 
• Carries out prescribed treatments, administers medications and vaccinations, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. 
• Conducts medical screening and triage with patients over the phone and in person. 
• Provide care management, assessment, education, and close follow-up for patients receiving who use drugs and/or have a history of substance use disorder. 
• Assist with ongoing wound care assessment, treatment, and management for established patients. 
• Provide point of care follow-up and preventive screenings for patients undergoing treatment for Opioid Use Disorder who use drugs and/or have a history of substance use disorder.
• Lead quality assurance projects for clinic workflow and coordination of care with other healthcare and social welfare entities.
• Provide education and preceptorship to BSN students and assist with education process for UW Addiction Medicine Fellows
• Maintain partnerships with community outreach programs serving individuals living homeless and unstably housed needing referral and connection to behavioral health and primary care.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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

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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 the recruiter listed 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)

Please note: Cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may 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.

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 provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• Successful completion of credentialing.
• 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 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.