To contain COVID-19 and fully re-open the region, Public Health -- Seattle & King County estimates that it will be necessary to vaccinate at least 70 percent of all adults, or approximately 1.26 million people. To help achieve this goal, there is an urgent need to create and expand COVID-19 vaccination capacity across King County.

Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is opening two vaccination sites at the Downtown and Eastgate Public Health Centers to provide referral-based appointments to a targeted population of underserved communities and those disproportionately affected by COVID-19. These sites are expected to be open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

We are looking to fill numerous Registered Nurse positions in the Community Health Services Division to work for up to eight months to support and maintain the operations of our Covid-19 vaccination program at the Downtown and Eastgate Public Health Centers. 

This is a term limited temporary (TLT) or Special Duty position. This position will report to the site Vaccine Program Personal Health Services Supervisor. The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and work well in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 

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.

Job Duties:

• Provide clinical screening for vaccine eligibility
• Vaccine preparation 
• Administer COVID-19 vaccine and document in electronic health record
• Provide education regarding vaccine indications and side effects
• Provide post-vaccination patient safety monitoring and respond to any adverse reactions according to standing orders
• Provide safety oversight within scope of practice
• Other duties as assigned to support operational need

Licensing/Certification Requirements: 

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited school of nursing
• Washington State Drivers' License or the ability to provide transportation to work.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers

Competitive Candidates

• Knowledge of vaccine administration
• Bilingual and/or bicultural - Spanish preferred
• Experience in patient education
• Familiar with EPIC System
• Experience in emergency and/or urgent care

• Experience in school nursing and/or public health
• Demonstrated ability to work in community settings with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations 
• Demonstrated ability to apply concepts of trauma-informed care and equity & social justice principles to nursing practice  

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. This posting will be used to fill all needs.

WORK SCHEDULE: 

This position is fully benefited 1.0 FTE and overtime eligible. We expect the clinics to operate through October 2021. The site will be operational Monday through Friday during business hours. May also work outside of assigned shift and/or location in order to meet operational needs.

WORK LOCATION: This position is based either at the Eastgate or the Downtown Public Health Centers but may be deployed to other locations to meet operational needs. 

CONTACT: For more information, contact Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Healthcare Recruitment Manager at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov

APPLICATION PROCESS: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line
• Completed supplemental questions that are supported in your application. These answers will be reviewed to determine competitiveness. Please do not use "see resume" in your answers as these will be considered incomplete.  
• Cover letter which details how you meet or exceed the qualifications.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the required information in the application. If you reference "see resume" on your application it will be considered incomplete. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. 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 
  
 

 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The selected candidate will be required to submit a background check. Records are not automatically disqualifying. 
• 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 trainings on time.
• Employees may be redeployed in the event of a Public Health emergency

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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