Electrical Inspector I or II - North County - R15271
Description
This position is open only to current career service members of the WSNA bargaining unit employed by King County government.
The person filling this 60% time position works collaboratively with Public Health Center management, program management, the medical director, nursing administration and others to identify, plan and implement improvements in the operational functioning of our clinical systems in order to improve the quality and/or safety of the care delivered and client access to services.
Examples of Duties
• Evaluate current performance and identify opportunities for Public Health clinical system and access improvements, including client access across programs and access for special populations. Lead collaborative work group(s) and facilitate progress on identified Public Health clinical system improvements. Provide intensive resources and support to site staff during clinical improvement efforts.
• Secure funding from outside agencies through grant writing, partnerships and interagency agreements.
• Plan and implement training and provide technical assistance and nursing consultation to Health Department staff, health providers, policy makers and personnel in other community and governmental agencies.
• Develop policies, procedures and strategies to address specific Public Health clinical health care services delivery system improvements. Develop written tools to support training and facilitate implementation of improvements. Support maintenance of clinical systems improvements.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data, as well as research “best practices” regarding clinical systems, and present to internal leaders to inform their decision-making on policy and procedures. Conduct ongoing, in-depth assessments and evaluation of each public health clinic’s progress meeting objectives and systems improvements goals. Maintain clinical access update reports
• Document and report clinical systems and operational improvements process and progress to Public Health Community Health Services leadership.
• Collaborate with, provide leadership to and otherwise involve stakeholders (e.g., community leaders, providers, colleagues) and affected populations in assessing health needs of specific populations or geographic areas and in developing strategies and specific programs to address public health issues and community needs.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science from a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing or the equivalent.
• Current Washington State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Master’s degree in nursing or public health and/or extensive training and experience in a relevant specialty area of nursing.
• Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles and factors impacting clients' abilities to access health care services.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical systems; identify areas of improvement; and implement changes to meet existing community standards and/or identify emerging trends or technologies in clinical support systems.
• Knowledge of best practices as related to public health care service delivery and the effect on individual health.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical systems, nursing process, clinical care teams and components of a medical visit; public health nursing process and principles; health promotion and disease prevention principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement/assurance principles and practices in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, facilitate and/or lead a multi-disciplinary, cross-sectional team.
• Ability to make presentations, conduct trainings and presentations, facilitate discussions and workgroup progress.
• Knowledge of Washington State law relating to nursing care (WAC 18.79) and federal health care regulations; professional ethics related to delivery of nursing and allied health services; community, professional and educational resources; adult learning principles; leadership practices; historical development, structure, and interaction of public health and individual health.
• Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions needed; write persuasive policy papers and funding proposals; communicate and maintain working relationships with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with matrixed reporting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about standards of culturally, linguistically appropriate services (CLAS standards). Skilled in creating appropriate educational and resource materials. Skilled in the application of adult learning principles.
• Skilled in program planning, implementation and evaluation, training principles and methods, needs assessment, design and evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to travel in a timely manner to multiple locations not well served by public transportation.
Desirable Qualification
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with facilitating and/or leading changes across multiple programs.
Supplemental Information
• This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.metrokc.gov/health/about/hiring.htm
• 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.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
Necessary Special Requirements
• The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.
For information about this position, please contact Mary Fatica at mary.fatica@metrokc.gov For information about the application process, please contact Reeshema Lewis at reeshema.lewis@metrokc.gov
Union Affiliation
This position is represented by WSNA.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include county-wide paid medical, dental and vision coverage for yourself and all eligible dependents (spouse/domestic partner and children) who you enroll. Benefit eligible positions include -- Career Service, Career Service Exempt, provisional and term-limited temporary (TLT) employees working 20 hours/week or the equivalent of half-time or greater. These benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired; except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begins on the day of hire.
County Paid Benefits -- no employee contribution toward cost of benefits, Health Insurance (choice of several plans) Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life Insurance -- lump sum equal to annual base salary, Basic Long Term Disability (LTD) -- replace 60% of earnings after 180-day waiting period, Bus pass and other alternative transportation incentives, Employee Assistance Program Making Life Easier Program
Retirement: Employees are covered under Washington State's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Most employees are covered by Social Security.
Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year plus 2 additional floating holidays administered through the vacation plan.
Leave accruals will be pro-rated for employees assigned less than a full-time FTE.
Vacation With Pay
Hire date through end of year 4: accrual at 12 days per year (available after first 6 months of employment)
Beginning of year 5: accrual at 15 days per year
Beginning of year 8: accrual at 16 days per year
Beginning of year 10: accrual at 20 days per year
Beginning of year 16: accrual at 21 days per year
Beginning of year 17: accrual at 22 days per year
Beginning of year 18: accrual at 23 days per year
Beginning of year 19: accrual at 24 days per year
Beginning of year 20: accrual at 25 days per year
Beginning of year 21: accrual at 26 days per year
Beginning of year 22: accrual at 27 days per year
Beginning of year 23: accrual at 28 days per year
Beginning of year 24: accrual at 29 days per year
Beginning of year 25: accrual at 30 days per year
Sick Leave is accumulated at the rate of one day per month. There is no restriction on the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated and carried over to subsequent years.
A Wellness Incentive allows employees to convert 16 hours of unused accrued sick leave to 2 vacation days if 33 or fewer hours of sick leave are used in the calendar year.
Other Leaves Include
Bereavement leave (up to 3 days/occurence)
Military leave
Family medical leave
King County medical leave
Jury duty leave
Organ donor leave
Longevity Premium: Full-time regular and part-time regular nurses are entitled to the following longevity premiums based upon their length of service with the Department. (Does not apply to Nurse Managers)
After 8 years (96 months) of service - 2% above current pay
After 10 years (120 months) of service - 3% above current pay
After 12 years (144 months) of service - 4% above current pay
After 15 years (180 months) of service - 5% above current pay
After 17 years (204 months) of service - 6% above current pay
After 20 years (240 months) of service - 7% above current pay
Shift Differentials: Employees that work in a 24 hour facility who are scheduled to work evening or night shifts will receive a shift differential. All other employees will receive the evening shift differential for all hours worked after the normal business hours of 5:00p.m. (Does not apply to Nurse Managers)
Evening Shift: $2.50 per hour
Night Shift: $4.00 per hour
Weekend Premium: Employees that are scheduled to work on weekends will receive a premium pay of $4.00 per hour for all regular hours worked. (Does not apply to Nurse Managers)
Voluntary Benefits -- available at employee option and at employee expenseDiscounted Gym MembershipFlexible Spending Accounts – medical and child careDeferred Compensation Plan (no employer match) IRS 457 Plan
Enhanced Long Term Disability -- reduce waitingperiod/increase monthly benefit
Additional Life Insurance -- 1 to 4 times your base annual salary for yourself and 50% of your enhanced amount for your spouse/domestic partner;and $10,000 for each child
Credit Union membership
King County provides benefits to eligible employees (Career Service and TLT employees working 20 hours/week or the equivalent of half-time) effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired; except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begins on the day of hire.
Short Term Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
This information is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to eligible employees of King County and is not legally binding. The exact benefits an employee receives depends upon the collective bargaining agreement between the King County and union representing the job classification as well as various provisions of King County Code and Personnel Guidelines. Additional information can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/employees/benefits
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Have you ever been involved, as a health service provider, in a malpractice claim or suit? Do you have knowledge of a pending claim or suit against you?
• Yes
• No
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Have you ever had your license to practice nursing in any jurisdiction revoked, denied, suspended, reduced, or relinquished?
• Yes
• No
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Do you have knowledge of any action pending before any licensing board(s) which could affect your license or ability to practice?
• Yes
• No
• Required Question
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