Public Health Nurse - Street Medicine Team

Public Health Nurse - Street Medicine Team

Salary

$41.82 - $57.13 Hourly

Location

South Park Warehouse 7272 West Marginal Way South Seattle WA 98108, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026AMC27061

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Community Health Services

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD

Full- or Part-Time

Part Time

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Summary

There are two positions available: one Career Service and one Term-Limited Temporary

In this role, the registered nurse will join a multidisciplinary Street Medicine Team that addresses the medical, behavioral health, and harm reduction needs of people living homeless. This RN will have a weekly schedule that is primarily based at our low-barrier pocket clinic located inside of the ETS-REACH Markham drop-in space in Belltown and will also support street outreach on a regular basis This role may occasionally provide support to other current or future Mobile Medical Teams providing float coverage as well as to increase capacity for conducting nurse visits. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing nursing care in ambulatory care and outreach settings as well as comfort with practicing to the top of the RN scope of practice under standing orders and / or with off-site provider consultation. Nurses with lived experience and / or who hold marginalized identities (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ2S) are encouraged to apply. Please note: this is a 12-month, term-limited temporary position that will not be renewed.

In these roles, the registered nurses will join a multidisciplinary Street Medicine Team providing medical, behavioral health, and harm reduction services to people experiencing homelessness. The RNs will primarily be based at a low-barrier pocket clinic located within the ETS-REACH Markham drop-in space in Belltown, with weekly schedules that also include regular street outreach.

These positions may occasionally support other current or future Mobile Medical Teams by providing float coverage and helping expand capacity for nurse visits. The ideal candidates will have experience delivering nursing care in ambulatory and outreach settings and be comfortable practicing at the top of the RN scope under standing orders and/or with off-site provider consultation.

Nurses with lived experience and/or who hold marginalized identities (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+) are encouraged to apply. Please note: one of these is a 12-month, term-limited temporary position and

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

• Provide outreach and engage with people living homeless in community settings such as encampments, sidewalks, parking lots, outside in the field, day centers, and homeless service sites.
• Triage and assess a wide variety of medical, behavioral health, and psycho-social needs for new and established patients.
• Provide comprehensive patient education and support for sexual and reproductive health care, substance use disorder, harm reduction practices, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct immunizations, complex wound care, point of care testing, venipuncture, and provide test results
• Safely administer and dispense medications in accordance with policy and professional standards.
• Document patient care in electronic medical record (Epic).
• Facilitate linkages to primary, behavioral health, and specialty care.
• Track new referrals and patient follow-up needs; participate in daily huddle to plan outreach encounters based on acuity.
• Provide expertise regarding public health nursing scope, practice, and policy at individual, programmatic, and community levels.
• Participate in program evaluation and planning; continually tailor services and operations to provide accessible, high quality, culturally relevant care for unsheltered populations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to meet laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide training, orientation, and education to staff, clients, students, and the community.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and emergency drills.
• Provide birth control and pregnancy options counseling (including referrals for pregnancy termination services)
• Train clients on the use of naloxone and dispense naloxone.
• Assess and counsel clients regarding opiate use disorder and medication assisted treatment.
• Share responsibility with other Street Medicine Team staff to drive outreach vans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Requirements:

• Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) or a masters degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
• Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Washington State Drivers License in good standing.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• Successful completion of background check and pre-employment physical.

Work Schedule: There are two positions available: one Career Service and one Term-Limited Temporary, both benefited at 0.8 FTE. The term-limited temporary position is expected to last 12 months and will not be renewed. The typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, work outside these days, hours, or locations may be required to meet operational needs. Both positions are non-exempt and overtime eligible. These are field-based roles that require the nurse to work outdoors year-round. Weekly schedules will include regular street outreach and may also include shift(s) at a low-barrier pocket clinic located within the ETS-REACH Markham drop-in space in Belltown, Seattle

Work Location: This position will work between King County Correctional Facility and Maleng Regional Justice Center. Employees must reside in Washington state and live within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite.

This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be June 3rd and 4th.

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 the recruiter listed 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)

(Please note: Cover letters (remove if not applicable), resumes (remove if not applicable), and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

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 provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• Pass Pre-employment Physical
• For more information on our selection process, please refer towww.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 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.

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 whats 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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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

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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.

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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

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Do you hold a Washington State credential?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number. If your credential number cannot be verified, your application will be rejected as incomplete.

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

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

• Yes
• No

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

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What electronic health records systems are you proficient in using?

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Please describe your experience providing nursing care in field-based or outreach settings? Be sure to include the types of environments you worked in, how you adapted care in non-clinical settings, and any challenges you faced (e.g., safety, resource limitations, patient engagement) and how you addressed them.

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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/