The Federal Way Public Health Family Planning Clinic is looking for a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic ARNP who is committed to providing high quality sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents and adults. Family Planning ARNP's work with a multi-disciplinary health care team to provide care and treatment in various clinics.
 
The ARNP works in the ambulatory care setting integrating knowledge and data from many scientific frameworks to provide care to individuals on an independent basis. The ARNP's body of work is distinguished from other nursing classifications in that the incumbent is responsible for medical management of health conditions including prescribing and dispensing medications. Additionally, the incumbent will be working in Family Planning and STD care.

Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:

As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's 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.
 
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.

• Obtains health history through client interview and chart review 
• Assesses presenting issues and risk factors, family health history, review of systems, psychosocial/developmental histories and cultural information 
• Performs appropriate physical examination and assessment 
• Orders and/or performs appropriate diagnostic and screening tests and collects additional data for evaluation 
• Develops differential diagnosis and risk identification through assessment and interpretation of data 
• Provides managed client care by developing and implementing individual treatment plan: 
• Prescribes/dispenses medication; 
• Provides appropriate referrals and ensures education, counseling and case management follow-up with other professional and community agencies 
• Prepares and completes in a timely manner documentation for medical records 
• Ensures quality of professional practice by practicing within professional, legal and ethical standards and by participating in and providing continuing education, peer review, chart review, development of practice guidelines and community work

• Thorough knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including: human systems, wellness/illness, growth and development, basic nutrition, behavioral, psycho-social and family systems, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics and alternative treatment modalities, diagnostic testing and interpretation, diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making 
• Thorough knowledge of standards, policies and laws that govern professional practice 
• Thorough knowledge of health promotion, risk assessment, and education techniques and principles, including shared decision making and harm reduction 
• Thorough knowledge of health care system structure and function; community, professional and educational resources 
• Demonstrated ability in: physical assessment, communication (oral, written and use of information management systems and health care technology), medical records documentation, writing medical orders, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, interviewing, analytical and critical thinking, leadership and case management 
• Demonstrated ability to consult, investigate, facilitate and present effectively 
• Demonstrated ability in initiating appropriate emergency response 
• Demonstrated ability in working with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations providing therapeutic client interventions and group dynamics 
• Demonstrated ability in handling a number of tasks simultaneously 
• Thorough knowledge of infectious disease management, control and safety standards as well as personal safety techniques and principles 
• Demonstrated ability to function independently while providing client care in the required specialty practice 
• Demonstrated ability to provide all unbiased pregnancy options counseling 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with adolescents

• Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelor's degree in nursing science from a School of Nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing 
• Washington State license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (in good standing) with prescriptive authority 
• Completion of advanced practitioner training and board certification as a nurse practitioner within required specialty practice 
• Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number prior to credentialing 
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to credentialing 
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
• Letter of interest describing why you're interested in working with our communities that use the Family Planning Program and services.

This position requires FNP, Women's Health or Midwife.

Position is open until filled.
 First consideration will be given to those who apply by October 6th.

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As of October 18, 2021, most* King County employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by October 18th. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

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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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

• An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties.
• Candidates must submit a cover letter speaking to why you have interest in working with vulnerable and marginalized populations related to this body of work.
• Responses to supplemental questions.

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.

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities, work location, and working hours. 
• The selected candidate will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing required training on time.

Work Schedule: 0.8 FTE; Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m to 6 p.m, and Friday 8-5 p.m. However, in an effort to meet our clients' needs, this position will be required to work outside these hours and may include Saturday hours.

Location: Federal Way Public Health Center, 33431 13th Pl. S, Federal Way, WA 98003. May be asked to work at any Family Planning Clinic in our system on occasion to meet operational coverage needs.