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.

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

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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

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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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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