Nurse Supervisor - Buprenorphine Pathways Clinic

The Community Health Services Division of King County's Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for a talented nurse leader to join the Downtown Public Health Clinic Team. The candidate will be part of Downtown Public Health Clinic Leadership team and will be accountable for the oversight and supervision of the Pathways Clinic, a program that serves vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about Public Health approaches and harm reduction models of care.

Pathways provides low barrier Medication for Opiate Use Disorder and primary care services for this underserved population. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, quality improvement experience, and strong public health clinical experience. The position reports directly to the Area Manager and is expected to work closely and respond to program management needs. This position will be involved in leading program improvements and evaluation and may provide back-up coverage for other PHSS's within Downtown Public Health Center.

We're seeking candidates who are representative of the diverse populations served by Public Health – Seattle & King County. The successful candidate in this position will have overall responsibility for the hiring and daily supervision of a team that may include Public Health Nurses, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Social Workers, and Community Health Workers. In addition, they will be a key member of a unified leadership team to provide the highest quality of integrated care for our clients.

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• Direct supervision of the staff assigned to services and programs at a Public Health Center to include hiring, performance evaluations, training, counseling, team building and discipline of staff.
• Provide support and training to staff regarding use of reflection, trauma informed practices and reduction of secondary trauma.
• Work collaboratively with the community and other agencies to assess the public's needs, assist in development of program goals and objectives and implementation of Pathways Clinic programming.
• Coordinate schedules for UW Residents/and or Fellows.
• Perform Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance work, including chart reviews, to ensure compliance with clinical service.
• Work collaboratively with the lead physician to ensure patient workflow and supervision of the care team.
• Work closely with the Program Manager regarding funding, data and performance measures, and program requirements. And…