Community Health Nurse Ii

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE II

Thurston County Government

Salary: $6,257 - $8,322 monthly.

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Community Health Nurse II for our Community Health Division. As a Community Health Nurse II, you will work as part of the Family Intervention Nurse (FIN) program, delivering services to families in Thurston County. You will work in the Parent Child Health Division of Thurston County Public Health & Social Services and will be part of our amazing and diverse Parent Child Health team that provides essential support to families in our communities.

Carrying a caseload of at least 25 active clients, you will be responsible for independently conducting frequent home visits to build strong, supportive partnerships with families in alignment with the goals, objectives, and visit guidelines of the FIN model. You will collaborate with your team to promote family health and well‑being and develop and maintain community relationships that support client referrals.

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of caregivers and their families as they relate to the FIN model
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals
• Assist caregivers and their families in establishing goals and outcomes
• Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist caregivers and their families in attaining their targeted goals
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to caregivers and families
• Plan home visits and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and program outcomes
• Actively engage in professional development to meet all FIN Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements
• Meet with the FIN Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision, utilizing reflective practice in supervisory sessions
• Schedule joint home visits with FIN Nurse Supervisor every four months
• Attend and participate in bi‑weekly case conferences and bi‑weekly team meetings
• Provide information to support staff for timely and accurate data input
• Participate in review and analysis of reports for achievements, areas for improvement, and quality improvement efforts
• Document appropriately and maintain confidentiality
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington
• Schedule – Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working
• Travel Requirements – Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, and perform home/site visits
• Customer Interactions – Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well‑being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community.

As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

• Work‑Life Balance:
  We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle
• Plan For Your Future:
  As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information
• Paid Leave:
  Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays
• Robust Training Program:
  Employees are encouraged to attend County‑paid training to help them further their…