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Under the direction of the Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis C Program Manager and Program Coordinator, the incumbent, in the role of Public Health Nurse, performs communicable disease investigation and surveillance activities using current disease investigation protocols with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and hepatitis C. These investigations are authorized by Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-101). The purposes of the investigations are to determine the source(s) of illnesses and to eliminate or reduce the spread and effect of these illnesses.

The incumbent will provide community outreach to improve communicable disease response strategies with a focus on STIs and hepatitis C. The incumbent will also provide targeted health education, resources, referrals, and linkages to appropriate health care providers for persons who may be homeless, have mental health problems, and substance use problems in a variety of community settings.

The successful candidate is a licensed, registered nurse in the State of Washington and is expected to have working knowledge of communicable disease control, public health practices, care coordination, and outreach strategies. The position requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to comfortably and effectively interact with diverse populations.

Hours: 40 hours per week 100% FTE, requires occasional evening and weekend hours. Status: Permanent full-time position.

The District offers a comprehensive health benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, and life coverages, including several voluntary plan selections through The Standard, MetLife, and Aflac. The District provides medical and dental coverage contributing percentages of the average medical and dental insurance premium cost for full-time employees as follows: Employee @ 100%, Employee & Spouse @ 90%, Employee & Child(ren) @ 90%, and Full Family @ 85%. Benefits include generous paid time off and twelve paid holidays per year. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Several deferred compensation retirement savings plans are also offered.

This position requires in-person interactions with staff and members of the public. After a successful trial service period of at least three months, the successful candidate may establish a hybrid telework arrangement as mutually beneficial.

The ideal candidate aspires a Public Health career path.