Wic Rn Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $116,251.20 - $151,049.60 Annually
Location : Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026AMC27858
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: R3 : WSNA-Sups & Mgrs-DPH
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
The Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) provides leadership and operational oversight for the First Steps and The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs within Public Health - Seattle & King County. These programs support children and families through care coordination, screening, health promotion, and connection to medical, social, and community resources.
This position supervises multidisciplinary staff delivering services in Public Health Centers, satellite clinics, and community locations throughout King County. The team is comprised of Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Community Health Workers, Nutrition Assistants, Social Workers, and Administrative Support staff. This position may also supervise other disciplines and may expand their supervision to other sites. The Supervisor will have overall responsibility for the daily supervision of the team and be a key member of the site leadership team(s), working with program staff, other supervisors, and community partners.
Job Duties
Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise First Steps and WIC staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
• Provide clinical and operational leadership across Public Health Centers, satellite clinics, and community settings.
• Promote reflective practice, trauma-informed care, staff well-being, collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.

Program Management and Implementation

• Plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs and services.
• Assess program needs, allocate resources, and coordinate staffing to support effective service delivery.

Quality Improvement and Evaluation

• Support strategic planning, community health planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality assurance and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Client Experience and Issue Resolution

• Oversee patient satisfaction surveys and grievance processes.
• Investigate and resolve client concerns and use feedback from families and community partners to improve services.

Communication, Training, and Collaboration

• Facilitate team and community partner meetings and provide program-related presentations and training.
• Build effective relationships with staff, community organizations, and partner agencies.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and departmental goals.

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. This is an onsite position and telework is not permitted.
Work Locations: North Public Health Center at Meridian - 10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA. 98133 and Columbia City Public Health Center - 440 37 Ave S., Seattle, WA, 98118. Kent Public Health Center at East Hill - 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030.
This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for the North Meridian & Columbia opportunity will be held September 17th and 18th. Interviews for the Kent Public Health Center opportunity will be held on September 21st and 22nd.
First consideration will be given to nurses who apply by September 2, 2026.
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
Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Amy Curtis at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov
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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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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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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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Do you hold a Washington State credential?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number. If your credential number cannot be verified, then your application will be rejected as incomplete.
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Do you currently hold a Multi-State License (Compact)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your credential number and issuing state. Both elements must be provided, or your application will be rejected as incomplete.
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If you have a Multi-State License (MSL), have you completed Washington States requirement for Suicide Prevention Training? If so, please attach documentation. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain this training by time of job offer. Failure to complete this training could result in a job offer being delayed or rescinded.
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If you hold a Multi-State License and are planning to make Washington State your primary state of residence (PSOR), have you made formal application for endorsement to Washington State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association which would also include those that are pending? If yes, please explain in full detail that includes state and attach any relevant documents.
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Do you possess BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers? If so, please attach documentation of your current BLS/CPR certification. If you do not, please describe how you would obtain certification by time of job offer. Failure to obtain this BLS/CPR certification will result in job offer being delayed or rescinded.
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Are you willing to provide options counseling to pregnant people, including referrals for obstetric care, adoption services, and termination?
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What electronic health records systems are you proficient in using?
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Are you multilingual? If so, what language(s) are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking?
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Please select your site preference.

• Kent/Auburn Public Health Centers
• North Meridian/Columbia Public Health Centers
• Willing to consider either

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Can you briefly describe your experience supervising nurses or multidisciplinary teams in maternal-child health, WIC, public health, or a similar setting, and how you have ensured high-quality, culturally responsive care while meeting program requirements and performance expectations? Note: This response will be used as part of the initial screening process and as a writing sample. Applicants should submit a response written in their own words that accurately reflects their personal experience, qualifications, and writing ability. Please provide sufficient detail to allow for a comprehensive evaluation of your background and communication skills.
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