Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Infection Prevention & Safety

• 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.

• 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. 
• 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..

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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.

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

• 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)

• 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.