Public Health Nurse- Mobile Vaccine Response Team

Salary: $41.82 - $57.13 Hourly
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SMD25900/25901
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 12/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: R2 : WSNA-Staff Nurses-DPH, DAJD
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
Public Health -Seattle & King County's Mobile Vaccine Response Team is seeking two (2) Public Health Nurses. The nurses in this role will work to make vaccines accessible to groups that typically have less access to vaccine resources and/or education in King County. Specifically, this position will be working primarily with people experiencing homelessness and newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum to set up mobile vaccine clinics across King County. We especially welcome applicants with experience working with these populations. This nursing position requires a great deal of adaptability and the ability to work independently and creatively, as each clinic will be in a distinct service setting.
The Public Health Nurses will work in close collaboration with the mobile vaccine response team members, members of the Immunization Branch, Vaccine Preventable Disease Investigations & Response Team, and other members of the CD-IMMS Section to support vaccination efforts to mitigate the risk of large or disruptive vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in under-immunized communities and to provide rapid post-exposure prophylaxis in settings where risk of exposure to a confirmed case is high. The Immunization Branch works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. As a member for the Mobile Vaccine Response Team, this position is based in the Chinook Building in Downtown Seattle however the incumbent will support vaccination clinics in non-traditional settings such as shelters, schools, places of worship, and community sites throughout King County. Populations of focus include people experiencing homelessness and newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum. The incumbent will report to the Healthcare and VPD Outbreak Response Program Manager in the Immunization Branch of the Communicable Disease & Immunization (CD-Imms) section of the Prevention Division.
Why join the team?

The Immunization Branch is staffed with a talented and mission-driven team that works collaboratively, is solution oriented, and creates an environment of mutual respect. This position offers an exciting opportunity to build upon the strong foundation that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve vaccination coverage levels in King County, focusing on our most vulnerable residents. The Immunization Branch conducts a variety of initiatives aimed at improving immunization knowledge, awareness, confidence and access for children and adults. Additionally, they provide training and education to healthcare professionals across King County.
Background

The Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Immunization (CD-Imms) section resides within the Prevention Division in Public Health - Seattle & King County. The CD-Imms section focuses on three major functions: disease surveillance, case investigation, and intervention. The section is led by the Chief and Deputy Chief and is composed of four teams: Investigations, Analytics and Informatics, Immunization, and Administration. We are a large, skilled, passionate team of nearly 100 staff that oversees 65+ reportable diseases and conditions (excluding TB, STI, and HIV) from healthcare professionals and laboratories in King County. Some of our work includes investigating cases and identifying exposed persons requiring follow-up; analyzing disease report data and trends to identify opportunities for disease prevention; monitoring emergency department visits for indications of outbreaks or biological terrorism; and conducting disease surveillance year-round. We also lead pro-equity immunization strategies to improve vaccination among priority populations. Cross collaboration across branches and teams is central to our workflow and each team supports one another to achieve the objectives of the section.
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

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.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
Coordinate and carry-out on-site vaccination clinics

• Provide oversight of immunization clinic operations and other vaccinators within scope of practice.
• Travel to immunization clinics, transport vaccine and other supplies, and set-up/break-down equipment.
• Maintain immunization clinic supplies and ensure appropriate storage and handling of vaccines.
• Provide clinical screening for vaccine eligibility and administer vaccines at small to medium scale community vaccination clinics and in-home vaccination as needed.
• Provide education to clients about vaccine indications and side effects.
• Provide situational health education and referrals/linkages to medical/specialty care as needed.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners such as service providers supporting persons experiencing homelessness, community health clinics, and Department staff.
• In collaboration with Immunization Healthcare and Outbreak Response Team Manager, participate in standardized evaluations of on-site clinic operations and overall vaccination strategy to identify areas for improvement.

Provide information and technical assistance regarding immunizations to other Public Health programs, health care providers, and the public.

• Provide clinical immunization consultation and referral, as needed, to health care providers and the public.
• Participate in meetings and activities within the Department and with external partners as assigned.
• Present information on vaccine preventable disease and immunization topics to internal and external stakeholders as assigned.

Participate in the CD-IMMS Section's response during vaccine preventable disease outbreaks and emergencies.

• Participate in vaccine preventable disease outbreak response activities in collaboration with Section staff, as assigned, including but not limited to administering vaccines, administering questionnaires, ensuring safe storage and handling of vaccines and other supplies, overseeing Department staff and Medical Reserve Corps members, ensuring adequate documentation of vaccinations administered, reviewing patient immunization histories, and collecting specimens (e.g., blood draws, NP, OP, and conjunctival swabs).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or graduate level Nursing degree of MSN, DNP or PhD from an education program approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid Registered Nurse multistate license (MSL) from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Health care provider Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pre-Employment Physical, including demonstrated ability to move up to 50 pounds in order to transport vaccine equipment (e.g., coolers) and clinic supplies. This may involve intermittent lifting, standing, stooping, bending and reaching during the course of the work day.
• Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation and haul equipment and supplies to work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Demonstrated experience administering vaccines.
• Familiarity with the Washington Immunization Information System (WAIIS).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
• Thorough knowledge of public health nursing principles and processes and infectious disease management and control.
• A trauma-informed approach in providing nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in community settings, and with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Community-engagement skills - both with on-site providers as well as with patients.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, healthcare providers, and the general public.
• Experience drawing blood.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel).

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Two years of clinical experience (inpatient or outpatient).
• Experience working in electronic practice management systems that include health records and financial transactions.
• Ability to train other clinicians as needed in vaccination techniques (IM, SQ, Intradermal), phlebotomy and other specimen collection.
• A basic understanding of vaccine preventable diseases and immunizations.
• Understanding of and familiarity with homeless and social services, affordable housing in King County, and local related community resources.
• Experience creating effective working relationships with external program partners/agencies.
• Lived or professional experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or newly arrived immigrants seeking asylum.
• A strong understanding of, and background in harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and providing trauma informed care.
• Bilingual in one of the most common non-English languages in King County (such as Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Hindi, Punjabi, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean).

Work Schedule
This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week) Career Service opportunity. It is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime eligible. Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Work Location: Primary work location will be based at the Chinook Building, located at 401 5thAvenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Interview Dates: Interviews are anticipated to take place 12/16-12/18/25.
Contact: If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Robin Laurence, Chief Nursing Officer at
Who May Apply: This position is open to all minimally qualified nurses that includes new to practice nurses as well as re-entry nurses.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Washington State Nurses Association - Staff

Supplemental Information
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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 , 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 (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Outlining relevant experience)

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 pass credentialing, pre-employment physical, and a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer toFor tips on interviewing, please visit
• 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 a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the 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

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 current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? 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 have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold an active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid RN multistate license (MSL) from a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state?

• Yes
• No

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If you hold an RN MSL from a state other than Washington, please provide both issuing state and license number. If you have an MSL from another state, both must be provided for your application to be complete.
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If you hold an MSL from another state and are planning to make Washington State your primary state of residence (PSOR), have you made formal application for endorsement to the Washington State Board of Nursing?
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If you have an MSL from another state, have you completed the Washington State 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. Please note that 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 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?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please explain in full detail that includes state. If no, please type N/A.
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What electronic health records system(s) are you proficient in using?
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Are you multilingual?

• Yes
• No

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If so, please provide name of language(s) in which you are proficient. If not, please type N/A.
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Please describe your experience assessing vaccine status and administering vaccines independently.
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