What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS ALTSA Nursing Consultant Institutional position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
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DSHS ALTSA RCS Nursing Consultant
Follow your passion for nursing beyond the bedside as a Nursing Consultant!
As a Registered Nurse with the Aging and Long-Term Support (ALTSA) Administration, working with the Residential Care Services Division, you will conduct Certified Community Residential Services and Supports (CCRSS)/ Supported Living (SL) household investigations. You will be a part of a team of colleagues who will go out and perform primarily complaint investigations for CCRSS/SL and may participate in evaluations for CCRSS/SL homes and Intermediate Care Facilities. As part of this process, you’ll be expected to follow department directives and procedures.
Here are a few good reasons why you should consider this career opportunity:
- You'll be able to add new skills and knowledge to your nursing and vulnerable adult long-term care "tool kit"
- You're assigned to a wide variety of locations which keeps your workday interesting with ongoing advocacy for residents
- You'll receive an excellent benefits package that rivals any employer in Washington State
Some of what you will do:
- Statewide travel to households and administrative hearings and overnight stays as needed
- Planning provider practice investigations in program households in accordance with applicable procedures
- Communicate and partner with stakeholders, providers and make referrals as needed
Evaluating nursing care and health care issues within parameters of state regulations and train peers and staff
Conductive interview of victims, residents/clients, agency staff and other individuals possessing relevant information and includes interviewing individuals with dementia and intellectual disabilities
Gather and review other facts and findings, including but not limited to client instruction/support information, client medical and personnel records - Analysis and decision making, technical writing required
Communicating investigation results by verbal communication to Residential Care Services management and through testimony at administrative hearings
Initiation and completion of accurate and timely written reports of investigation results to program manager
Who should apply?
OR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND three years of experience as an RN in a long-term care setting.
OR
Master of Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing AND two years of RN experience in a long-term care setting.
NOTE: A valid Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse is required. You must be able to wear a respirator (a type of mask rated as a N95 compliant mask). A background check is required.
Interested? Please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Chronological resume
- Three professional references with current contact information
Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #01482.
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.
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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