Nurse Manager

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Manager for our Community Health Division.

Make a lasting impact in your community – one family at a time. As an NFP Manager, you’ll lead a transformative program that empowers families from pregnancy through early childhood. At the heart of the NFP model are trusted relationships between highly trained nurses and expectant parents, supporting them with care, guidance, and encouragement from early pregnancy until their child turns two.

In this vital leadership role, you will oversee a dedicated team and ensure the success of the NFP program through strategic planning, effective staff management, and strong fiscal oversight. You’ll manage complex budgets with diverse funding streams, navigate contracts and grants, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. You’ll also shape the future of the program by setting impactful goals, building strong community partnerships, and occasionally stepping in for the Division Director as needed. If you’re a dynamic leader driven by purpose, passionate about guiding a mission-driven team, we would love to hear from you!

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate necessary research and training related to assigned programs
• Assist in determining the division’s short- and long-range planning goals and budgetary requirements
• Monitor expenditures and program performance against the approved budget and general cost-effectiveness standards
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and other local governmental agencies, academic institutions, industrial organizations, professional societies, and other groups
• Work with various community agencies and groups for planning and development of services
• Serve as department and/or County representative on various committees, councils and boards, including Thurston Thrives action team and work groups
• Develop and monitor proper in-house visit protocols and procedures
• Identify and prepare grant applications in coordination with other County departments for Board of Health approval and submittal to funding agencies
• Responsible for grant and contract management, including ensuring that grant requirements are met; deliverables and outcomes are analyzed, achieved and completed; accurate files are maintained; and pertinent reports are submitted
• Monitor, research, interpret, and implement procedural changes in response to legislative law changes
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

To view the full job classification, click here: Nurse Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related advanced nursing education. 
• Must be currently licensed as a Washington State Registered Nurse.
• Five years of experience in professional environmental work including experience in budget preparation and program planning and implementation. A minimum of two years supervisory experience of nursing staff is also required.
• Ability to use a personal computer and software packages to successfully perform the duties of the position.