What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse - TB Clinic at Harborview Medical Center position at King County?
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- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessment, including obtaining and reviewing detailed medical history.
- Provide patient education on TB transmission, prevention, treatment protocols, and medication management, addressing individual questions with cultural sensitivity.
- Triage patients and perform nursing assessments for TB suspects and low-risk cases, including ordering labs and tracking results Manage latent TB infection cases.
- Oversee daily clinic operations, ensuring a smooth clinic flow and efficient patient management.
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation using Epic and Treats.
- Assist Physicians in the clinic with follow-up needs, including follow-up appointments, managing labs, coordinating care, and addressing additional patient care requirements.
- Provide support and serve as a back-up to the study RN in conducting research screening activities.
- Oversee medication stock inventory and coordinate with administrative staff to ensure adequate supply levels.
- Update and maintain clinic procedures to align with current protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Washington State license as a Registered Nurse or Multi-State Licensure.
Documentation of current BLS-CPR for Health Care Providers. CPR/AED HeartSaver courses do not meet this requirement.
Washington state driver's license.
Pass background check, credentialing and pre-employment physical.
Work Schedule: This is a Career Service, 1.0 FTE, fully benefited position and is non-exempt and therefore subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Additionally, this is a clinic nursing position and telework is not possible. The typical schedule is Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Location: Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104.
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 amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov with any questions.
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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 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)
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 pass the pre-employment physical and a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- 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 a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Salary : $86,986 - $118,830
