Public Health Nurse - Community Outreach

This position is open until the first review and is a bargaining unit represented position.

Snohomish County’s commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound;

we are situated near some of the country’s most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles; however, it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely, employees are expected to maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

• Evaluate health trends, health disparities, and risk factors of individuals and communities; assist in determining priorities, assist in researching interventions for identified groups and for specific health issues
• Provide public health guidance to medical providers, schools, child cares, community partners and department staff; serve as subject matter expert to staff and community partners
• Able to conduct client assessments, provide referrals according to client needs, and maintain electronic medical records
• Exercise independent professional judgment in the application of public health principles and nursing practice
• Completes Random Moment Time Survey (RMTS) in compliance with Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program.
• Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community
• Coordinates client referrals to primary care providers for refugee immunization and other health-related services
• Completes documentation required by the Office of Refugee and Immigration (ORIA) services and submits documentation in a timely manner

• Assures practice is in compliance with ANA code and WA State Nurse Practice Act
• Participates in the development of disease response policies and protocols

• Collaborates with other Health Department programs as needed
• Collaborates with community partners to develop and implement communicable and infectious disease control measures and prevention resources in Snohomish County
• Acts as a liaison, serves as a resource person and interprets public health nursing and other Health Department services to individuals, groups, agencies and other professional disciplines
• Refers, consults and conferences with program manager and team/community members on a regular basis
• Assists in orientation of new team members and may act as a preceptor to students

• Serves as a resource and assists in the development of selected educational materials
• Develops written communications for various settings
• Presents information sensitively, effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences

• Provides 24/7 call coverage during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a rotation. When on call, act as the primary point of contact for receiving, triaging, and responding…