Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention & Safety

Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention & Safety

Salary

$46.30 - $65.13 Hourly

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026AMC27608

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Administrative Services

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

This unique Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist (APNS) position is responsible for infection prevention and safety at all our public health work sites and points of care delivery. Additionally, the APNS serves as a consultant for infection prevention to the 3 county correctional facilities. This position includes managing an Infection Prevention Program that addresses detection, prevention, and control of infections among clients and personnel. This employee evaluates the infection prevention measures impacting client care delivery and outcomes to decrease the possibility of healthcare-associated infections; presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions; monitors employee compliance in use of barriers and infection prevention measures; prepares and presents educational offerings for the staff and serves as a resource for all staff working at all public health sites. This position also assesses, and problem-solves safety issues as they arise related to both clients and personnel. Collaborates with PH Employee Health, King County Safety Team, and other departments and divisions as appropriate. Coordinates with staff in the Environmental Health Services Division to provide technical support and guidance on site environmental health issues, including but not limited to solid and biomedical waste management, pest management, indoor/outdoor air quality, heat guidance for outdoor operations, food safety, hygiene and sanitation, and general site safety. This position will chair the PH Central Safety Committee and oversee site safety committees at all public health sites. Internal resources for Infection Prevention and Safety will be available as needed.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice:

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations 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.

The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

• Plan, develop, implement, direct, and evaluate infection prevention and control activities within Public Health.
• Conduct clinical audits to ensure a high standard of care is in place regarding infection control and prevention.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Provide guidance/education to staff r/t infection control requirements in the workplace.
• Assure that staff are educated and updated regarding all infection prevention protocols.
• Evaluate and consult with members of the health care team regarding the precautions necessary for safe care (enteric, droplet, respiratory, etc.).
• Assess clients for risk of transmission or exposure to infections and implement appropriate safety precautions and follow-up procedures.
• Utilize and integrate all available pertinent data in developing infection control.
• Collaborate with the Employee Health Nurse Manager, and the Communicable Disease and Immunization section on communicable disease outbreaks or contact investigations.
• Observe and inspect the workplace to detect potential hazards.
• Use Quality Improvement processes to improve client safety.
• Counsel and educate workforce members on occupational safety procedures.
• Coordinate with management to implement safety programs for workforce members.
• Work in collaboration with site management on a variety of safety issues, including site preparedness and workplace violence, and develop protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain and update infection prevention policies, procedures, and information and make it available to all public health sites via Teams/SharePoint.
• Participate in the Jail Health Services/Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Safety Committee.
• Plan and lead Public Health Central Safety Committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Requirements:

• Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelors degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC) or Certified Infection Control within the past 5 years.
• Washington State Drivers License and ability to travel to various sites throughout King County.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Successful completion of background check, credentialing and pre-employment physical.

Work Schedule: This is a fully benefited, 1.0 FTE Career Service position and is designated as hourly/non-exempt under the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may work outside of the typical schedule to meet operational needs. Will be required to work at sites throughout King County.

Work Location: This position will be based at 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 but will be dispatched to other sites across the county as needed to meet operational needs..

This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be held July 27th and 28th.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified 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.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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 (responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

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.

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 credentialing, 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 visithttps://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.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

02

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

03

Do you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently have CBIC or CIC credentials?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you hold a Washington State credential? If so, please provide your credential number. If your credential cannot be verified, then your application will be rejected as incomplete.

06

Do you currently hold a Multi-State License (Compact)?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number and issuing state. Both elements must be provided, or your application will be rejected as incomplete.

08

If you hold a Multi-State License and are planning to make Washington State your primary state of residence (PSOR), have you made formal application for endorsement to Washington State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

09

If you have a Multi-State License (MSL), have you completed Washington States requirement for Suicide Prevention Training? If so, please attach documentation. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain this training by time of job offer. Failure to complete this training could result in a job offer being delayed or rescinded.

10

Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association which would also include those that are pending? If yes, please explain in full detail that includes state.

11

Do you possess BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers? If so, please attach documentation of your current BLS/CPR certification. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain certification by time of job offer. Failure to obtain this BLS/CPR certification will result in job offer being delayed or rescinded.

12

Are you multilingual? If so, what language(s) are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking?

13

Are you willing to provide options counseling to pregnant people, including referrals for obstetric care, adoption services, and termination?

• Yes
• No

14

What electronic health records systems are you proficient in using?

15

If selected to move forward, you will be available to interview on the identified dates in this job announcement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/