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DSHS ALTSA Nurse Community Consultant (NCC)

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...
Renton, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Description

DSHS ALTSA Nursing Care Consultant - Nurse Community Consultant

The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Home and Community Services has an opportunity for a Nurse Community Consultant located in King County, WA. In this role, you'll be part of our hardworking team of professionals that provide services to vulnerable adult populations. This position is at the specialist level and independently provides intensive and expert services to a population of vulnerable, physically and cognitively impaired, and frail adults in the community who are medically and financially dependent on Medicaid and in need of any of the full range of services.

Some of what you'll do:


  • Complete nursing assessments of applicants including those clients with complex medical problems, for appropriate services.
  • Provide nursing consultation to the client, family members, health care providers and other professional to develop an appropriate plan of care. Also provides consultation to staff, which may include joint field visits to develop an appropriate plan of care.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and care according to minimum standards.
  • Develop initial and ongoing care plans per HCS minimum standards which provides the support necessary to allow clients to remain in or return to the community from nursing facilities, hospitals, or oother institutional care settings; or permits an alternative to nursing home placement through our programs.
  • Provide nursing case management services for private duty nursing clients, including development of a service plan, implementation of that plan, service plan review and termination.
  • Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support and crisis intervention.

Desired Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of community resources related to elders, mental health, medical care & supportive services.
  • Must be able to communicate and comprehend (through oral and written forms of communication) with management, peers, clients, and the public.
  • Effectively communicate and educate staff, clients and caregivers, regarding medical information, nursing care issues and the disease process.
  • Ability to apply Social casework theory, principles and practices.
  • Understand the physiological disease process in relation to skilled nursing treatments for preventative health and maintenance.
  • Ability to critically review complex medical information for analytical review for further assessment, care, treatment planning and to assess for level of risk.
  • Identify and evaluate social dynamics affecting client choice and decision making.
  • Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to change, respecting differences in opinion and values.
Professionals with one of the following should apply:
  • A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in nursing and three years of clinical or functional nursing experience.
  • A Master’s degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of clinical or functional nursing experience.
  • A valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
Interested? Please include the following with your application:
  • An updated resume.
  • A detailed cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job and how your skills and experience meet these job qualifications.
  • College Transcripts, if applicable.
  • Three professional references with current contact information.

These opportunities will require travel to meet business needs.

These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Grant Grady at grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 02278

Supplemental Information



Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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