Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Child Care Health Program

About the Department

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Position Duties

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of practice to improve child care health; identify current relevant scientific health information and apply it appropriately to public health practice. Work closely with the Program Manager and Nurse Supervisor to support continuous program improvement efforts. Develop measures for assessing program outcomes and support quality assurance activities. Develop materials for nursing staff onboarding and competency assessment; support training and orientation of new nursing staff. Document clinical standards and protocols for nursing work at early learning sites; review site visit documentation to assess quality, trends and needs across sites; develop/asses documentation standards and continuously improve fit with workflow and reporting requirements. Lead development of clinical content for child care health and safety guidance; collaborate with Public Health Nurses in creation of new or updated materials; conduct research and monitor state and local policies and performance standards to inform content. Lead development of training content for early learning educators; consult with Public Health Nurses to respond to site-specific training requests, ensuring alignment with program priorities and equity principles. Work with an interdisciplinary team, including Public Health Nurse, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Educator Consultants, integrating diverse team perspectives to assess the changing needs of children and providers. Provide technical assistance and nursing consultation to Health Department staff, health providers, policy makers and personnel in other community and governmental agencies and organizations. Balance above responsibilities with a reduced caseload, providing consultation to a small caseload of early learning sites and provide consultation to early learning educators on a variety of health and safety issues. Other duties as assigned.
• Provide clinical expertise and leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of practice to improve child care health; identify current relevant scientific health information and apply it appropriately to public health practice.
• Work closely with the Program Manager and Nurse Supervisor to support continuous program improvement efforts. Develop measures for assessing program outcomes and support quality assurance activities.
• Develop materials for nursing staff onboarding and competency assessment; support training and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Document clinical standards and protocols for nursing work at early learning sites; review site visit documentation to assess quality, trends and needs across sites; develop/asses documentation standards and continuously improve fit with workflow and reporting requirements.
• Lead development of clinical content for child care health and safety guidance; collaborate with Public Health Nurses in creation of new or updated materials; conduct research and monitor state and local policies and performance standards to inform content.
• Lead development of training content for early learning educators; consult with Public Health Nurses to respond to site-specific training requests, ensuring alignment with program priorities and equity principles.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team, including Public Health Nurse, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Educator Consultants, integrating diverse team perspectives to assess the changing needs of children and providers.
• Provide technical assistance and nursing consultation to Health Department staff, health providers, policy makers and personnel in other community and governmental agencies and organizations.
• Balance above responsibilities with a reduced caseload, providing consultation to a small caseload of early learning sites and provide consultation to early learning educators on a variety of health and safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requirements: Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing. Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing. Washington State Drivers' License Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers Successful completion of background check and credentialing. Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, nutritionists, social workers, community health workers, and/or other disciplines Experience in clinical quality improvement Advanced knowledge of early learning nursing practice, including Washington state administrative codes and national health and safety best practices related to child care and early learning programs. Work Schedule: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Career Service position with benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to multiple service sites. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. Some schedule flexibility may be required to meet operational needs. Work Location: This position requires onsite/in-person consultation in early learning settings in Seattle and King County as well as virtual support and collaboration via remote telework as needed. Additionally, some meetings, collaborations, and resources are based at our downtown Chinook administration building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The Child Care Health Program is field-based. In-office presence for this position will depend upon program need. This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be held October 6th and 7th. 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 Manager at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov with any practice related questions.

Requirements

• Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing.
• Washington State license as a Registered Nurse (in good standing) and a bachelor's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing.
• Washington State Drivers' License
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Successful completion of background check and credentialing.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, nutritionists, social workers, community health workers, and/or other disciplines
• Experience in clinical quality improvement
• Advanced knowledge of early learning nursing practice, including Washington state administrative codes and national health and safety best practices related to child care and early learning programs.

Work Schedule

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Career Service position with benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to multiple service sites. This position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. Some schedule flexibility may be required to meet operational needs.
• Work Location: This position requires onsite/in-person consultation in early learning settings in Seattle and King County as well as virtual support and collaboration via remote telework as needed. Additionally, some meetings, collaborations, and resources are based at our downtown Chinook administration building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The Child Care Health Program is field-based. In-office presence for this position will depend upon program need.

Other Qualifications

• Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here . King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. 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.
• Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

• If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Benefits

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Training and career development programs

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