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Nursing Consultant, Public Health (NCPH) DOH7981

State of Washington Dept. of Health

Tumwater, WA | Full Time

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Nursing Consultant, Public Health (NCPH) DOH7981

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State of Washington Dept. of Health is Hiring a Nursing Consultant, Public Health (NCPH) DOH7981 Near Tumwater, WA

Description

This announcement is for a full-time, permanent Nursing Consultant – Public Health (NCPH) position.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

The Department of Health works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state valuing a human-centered approach in our work, committed to equity, seeking collaboration, seeking wisdom of Seven Generations, and striving for excellence.

The Division Prevention and Community Health (PCH) contributes to the Department of Health’s vision by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities, and to eliminate health inequity working to prevent disease, and promote healthy choices, and access to services. PCH values include ethics, diversity, respect, communication, and collaboration.

Office and Role Overview:

As the Nursing Consultant – Public Health (NCPH), you will be integral to the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement (OFCHI), a team that embraces values of accountability, empathy, and strategic thinking. Situated within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (SRHP), your role involves leading pivotal initiatives such as the Abortion Access Project (AAP) and the Increasing Access to Reproductive Choice Project (IARC). Reporting to the Program Manager, you will spearhead policy development and ensure the provision of high-quality health and prevention services.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the AAP and IARC projects within the SRHP, setting strategic direction and operational benchmarks.
Develop, implement, and evaluate project policies and procedures with input from team members and approval from management to expand abortion services effectively.
Regularly update the SRHP Manager and department leadership on the progress and impacts of both projects.
Establish yourself as a subject matter expert on abortion issues, staying informed on the latest developments and standards.
Work closely with the SRHP Clinical Consultant to advise and monitor clinical practices at contracted agencies, ensuring adherence to high standards of abortion care.
Foster strong partnerships with both internal and external collaborators to support and improve abortion services across the state.
Coordinate with the Office of Public Affairs and Education (OPAE) to develop and refine social media and communication strategies, raising public awareness about the projects.
Develop community advisory groups to gather and utilize local insights and feedback about project impacts.
Collaborate with the program epidemiologist to analyze data, address service discrepancies, and compile comprehensive reports for health authorities.
Supervise and mentor the AAP HSC 3 contract manager, overseeing all related administrative and operational tasks.

Work Location:

This position is based in Tumwater, WA, and offers a flexible/hybrid work arrangement with the option to tele-work or utilize our modern drop-in workstations, while enjoying the occasional in-person collaboration opportunities (approx. one in-person meeting per quarter).

About the DOH

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) fights to defend the public’s health from threats in a rapidly evolving world. DOH’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of all Washingtonians and visitors to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. DOH will continue to evolve and transform public health activities, taking it to the next level through our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Learn more about the DOH and our Transformational Plan shaping the future of healthcare in Washington.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visitWork@Health.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate excels in employing quality improvement tools to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of our services. This individual demonstrates cultural competency, effectively engaging with a diverse array of customers and partners while exhibiting sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and gender differences. They are skilled at distilling complex or technical information into clear, easily understandable language, adeptly tailored to meet the varied communication styles and needs of different audiences. Additionally, they leverage their expertise to collaborate with stakeholders, thoroughly identifying, evaluating, and resolving complex or sensitive issues and service needs. Ultimately, they are committed to advocating for clients’ interests and striving for excellence in customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

The experience described below could have been gained concurrently and acquired through paid or unpaid activities.Please make sure to highlight your relevant experience in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

AND

Two (2) years of experience working in a sexual and reproductive health field.

AND

Previously or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.

AND

Bachelor’s degree in either nursing (including or supplemented by approved curriculum in public health nursing) or public health from a university program approved by the American Public Health Association.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working in a sexual and reproductive health clinic.
A master’s degree in public health, health care administration, public or business administration, or allied field and four years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services program.
Current knowledge regarding activities and projects occurring in Medicaid, health care reform and the ACA, related to the sexual and reproductive health arena.

Application Process

Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

A cover letter(without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
Acurrent resume(without personal pictures).
Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which Service Employees International Union (SEIU), is the exclusive representative.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

For questions regarding this recruitment, accommodations, or alternative formats, contact april.gilreath@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov.

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Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

Work a full-time 40-hour work week Schedule (Note: Flexible work schedule requests will be considered pending supervisor approval.)
Willing to occasionally adjust my work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends.
Perform my work remotely at home or in-person at the DOH site location designated for this position.
Occasionally travel within the state of Washington.
Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.