Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Child Care Health Program

Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist - Child Care Health Program

Salary

$46.30 - $65.13 Hourly

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026AMC27886

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Community Health Services

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

This opportunity is open to King County nurses only.

The Child Care Health Program (CCHP) provides health consultation, training, and education to child care and early learning educators to elevate their health and safety skills for children birth to 5 in their care. CCHP is an interdisciplinary team of Public Health Nurse, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Educator Consultants who collaborate to provide in-person services and supports to early learning educators. Additionally, the team creates and disseminates materials and resources for educators; models best health practices; and advocates for children, families, and educators to have equitable access to anti-racist opportunities for their well-being.

The Child Care Health Program Quality Lead (Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist) supports the nursing staff on the CCHP team to deliver high-quality, family-centered services that are trauma-informed, equity-driven, and responsive to the diverse experiences of the communities served.

The APNS works in partnership with the Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the program is serving the needs of early learning providers, prioritizing reducing barriers to access and improving outcomes for children and families, particularly those navigating complex medical, developmental, or social needs, and those historically underserved or disproportionately impacted by inequities.

This nursing leadership position will provide clinical quality oversight to a team of highly skilled public health nurse consultants; this position also conducts field-based early learning classroom observations.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations 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.

To learn more, please visithttp://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of practice to improve child care health; identify current relevant scientific health information and apply it appropriately to public health practice.
• Work closely with the Program Manager and Nurse Supervisor to support continuous program improvement efforts. Develop measures for assessing program outcomes and support quality assurance activities.
• Develop materials for nursing staff onboarding and competency assessment; support training and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Document clinical standards and protocols for nursing work at early learning sites; review site visit documentation to assess quality, trends and needs across sites; develop/asses documentation standards and continuously improve fit with workflow and reporting requirements.
• Lead development of clinical content for child care health and safety guidance; collaborate with Public Health Nurses in creation of new or updated materials; conduct research and monitor state and local policies and performance standards to inform content.
• Lead development of training content for early learning educators; consult with Public Health Nurses to respond to site-specific training requests, ensuring alignment with program priorities and equity principles.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team, including Public Health Nurse, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Educator Consultants, integrating diverse team perspectives to assess the changing needs of children and providers.
• Provide technical assistance and nursing consultation to Health Department staff, health providers, policy makers and personnel in other community and governmental agencies and organizations.
• Travel to early learning sites to conduct observation of classrooms, support annual health screening events, and provide consultation to a small caseload of early learning sites on a variety of health and safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Requirements:

• Washington State Registered Nurse License in good standing
• Bachelors degree in nursing or a masters degree in nursing science or a graduate-level nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an accredited school of nursing
• Washington State Drivers License in good standing with ability to drive to locations around the City of Seattle to conduct in-person consultations and model various infant and child care best practices.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers, pass background and credentialing
• Advanced knowledge of early learning nursing practice, including Washington state administrative codes and national health and safety best practices related to child care and early learning programs
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, nutritionists, social workers, community health workers, and/or other disciplines
• Experience in clinical quality improvement

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 subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. Some schedule flexibility may be required to meet operational needs.

Work Location: This position requires onsite/in-person consultation in early learning settings in Seattle and King County as well as virtual support and collaboration via remote telework as needed. Additionally, some meetings, collaborations, and resources are based at our downtown Chinook administration building, located at 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The Child Care Health Program is field-based. In-office presence for this position will depend upon program need.

This posting will be used to fill all needs. Interviews for this opportunity will be held October 6th and 7th.

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 Manager at amy.curtis@kingcounty.gov with any practice related questions.

Supplemental Information

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations 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 Salyse Duckworth at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov

King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

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 Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

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 currently a King County nurse?

• Yes
• No

02

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? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do 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 notice 2. The department you worked in 3. 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 stated 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 or Compact License?

• 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 hold a Multi-State License or Compact 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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If you have a Multi-State License (MSL) or Compact License, 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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Have you ever been subject to a formal or informal review, investigation, challenge, or disciplinary action by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board, or professional association, including any matters currently pending? If yes, please provide details and any relevant documentation.

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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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Are you multilingual? If so, what language(s) are you proficient in reading, writing and speaking?

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Have you used an electronic health records system? If so, what systems are you proficient in using?

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How many years of experience do you have in early learning nursing practice, including supporting programs to implement Washington state administrative codes and national health and safety best practices related to child care and early learning programs

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Please describe your experience in leading clinical quality. 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. AI generated responses are not accepted. Please provide sufficient detail to allow for a comprehensive evaluation of your background and communication skills.

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If selected to move forward, you will be available to interview on the identified dates in this job announcement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/