Salary: $116,251.20 - $151,049.60 Annually
Location : Downtown Public Health Clinic - 2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026AMC27474
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: R3 : WSNA-Sups & Mgrs-DPH
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The Community Health Services Division of King County's Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for a talented nurse leader to join the Downtown Public Health Clinic Team. The candidate will be part of Downtown Public Health Clinic Leadership team and will be accountable for the oversight and supervision of the Pathways Clinic, a program that serves vulnerable populations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about Public Health approaches and harm reduction models of care. Pathways provides low barrier Medication for Opiate Use Disorder and primary care services for this underserved population. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, quality improvement experience, and strong public health clinical experience. The position reports directly to the Area Manager and is expected to work closely and respond to program management needs. This position will be involved in leading program improvements and evaluation and may provide back-up coverage for other PHSS's within Downtown Public Health Center.
We're seeking candidates who are representative of the diverse populations served by Public Health - Seattle & King County. The successful candidate in this position will have overall responsibility for the hiring and daily supervision of a team that may include Public Health Nurses, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Social Workers, and Community Health Workers. In addition, they will be a key member of a unified leadership team to provide the highest quality of integrated care for our clients.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
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Job Duties
- Direct supervision of the staff assigned to services and programs at a Public Health Center to include hiring, performance evaluations, training, counseling, team building and discipline of staff.
- Provide support and training to staff regarding use of reflection, trauma informed practices and reduction of secondary trauma.
- Work collaboratively with the community and other agencies to assess the public's needs, assist in development of program goals and objectives and implementation of Pathways Clinic programming.
- Coordinate schedules for UW Residents/and or Fellows.
- Perform Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance work, including chart reviews, to ensure compliance with clinical service.
- Work collaboratively with the lead physician to ensure patient workflow and supervision of the care team.
- Work closely with the Program Manager regarding funding, data and performance measures, and program requirements. And assist other team members on continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate, review, and process patient satisfaction and patient grievance surveys and reports, including conducting investigation, analyzing findings, and resolving patient concerns and complaints as needed.
- Coordinate schedules for UW Fellows, including onboarding of new UW Fellows each year and all work associated to closing out work as they complete their fellowship in clinic.
- Oversee clinic expansion efforts as the Pathways program increases services to urgent primary care and mobile teams.
- Collaborate with leadership and staff to define and establish clear roles within the clinic.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing science or a graduate level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing
- Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing
- Washington State Drivers' License in good standing
- Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Experience in maternal and child health, pediatric care coordination, public health, or community-based health programs.
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading staff in a healthcare, social service, or public health setting.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), Career Service position with benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to multiple service sites. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime. Some schedule flexibility may be required to meet operational needs.
Work Location: Downtown Public Health Center, 2124 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. However, travel will be required to other sites throughout King County.
This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews will be August 3rd and 4th.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses.
Union Affiliation: Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA).
Contact: Amy M. Curtis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruitment Manager at with any questions.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NEOGOV Job Application(on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions(to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Please note: Cover letters, resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- 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 provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
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- 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 this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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