Registered Nurse - Isolation Quarantine Centers COVID-19 Response

SUMMARY:
 
As King County continues to take an aggressive approach to fighting the effects of COVID-19, we are asking for your help. There is a significant need for additional staffing assistance at the Isolation/Quarantine Centers (IQC) and potentially Assessment/Recovery Centers (AC/RC) throughout Seattle-King County.
 

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 medical assessment and monitoring of patients. This includes intake assessments, monitoring patient's health, support psychosocial stability, and complete discharge activities. 
• Patients' status will range from asymptomatic to symptomatic and may need to consider underlying health conditions, substance use, and behavioral health in assessment and monitoring. Depending on the severity of symptoms and behavioral health support, rounding may be less or more frequent and completed by phone or in-person with PPE. 
• As needed over the counter medications may be provided to patients. Any pre-existing medications patients are prescribed will be self-directed by the client and not under nurse management. However, nurse may assist client to get prescriptions refilled if needed during their stay. 

• Position will orient patient to facility, review Patient Code of Conduct at the site, and schedule for meals. 
• Position may assist with distribution of meals and support coordination of services, and supports for the patient while housed at the site, 
• Position will gown with appropriate PPE following strict facility protocol.  Scrubs policies in place for facilities. PPE and scrubs supplied by facility. 
• Consult and support is available with the On-site or On-Call Supervisor and/or the Medical Director as needed. 

Requirements & Skills:

• Registered nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Associate Degree in Nursing Science from an accredited school of nursing
• Washington State Drivers' License or the ability to provide transportation to work locations may be required.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Must be willing to provide options counseling and administer Plan B, if needed.
• Letter of Interest (Resumes will not be accepted)

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge and experience with substance use disorder treatment.
• Behavioral Health nursing experience.
• Knowledge of disease surveillance and investigation 
• Bilingual/bicultural applicants
• Ability to work under pressure and carry out assignment and responsibilities in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Ability to work in community settings without on-site supervision with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. 


WORK SCHEDULE: 12 hour Day, Night, and Swing shifts available. 0.6-1.0 FTE available. These are fully-benefited positions with differentials for nights and/or weekends as well as COVID-19 premium rate. These positions support 24/7 facilities and may work holidays and weekends. May also work outside of assigned shift and/or location in order to meet operational needs.

 
WORK LOCATION:  Various congregate setting across Seattle-King County.


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


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

• NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
• 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. 
• Letter of interest 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.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).

WHO WE ARE: At King County, our work is guided by our True North and values. Our True North is what we aspire to: Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

Our values define the way we act, what's important to us, and our expectations for ourselves and one another.