DSHS HCLA Nursing Consultant Institutional

We encourage you to apply if

You're an experienced registered nurse with a long-term care background who works well with both autonomy and accountability. You can organize competing deadlines, exercise objective judgment, and communicate professionally with people who may be navigating difficult circumstances. You'll likely thrive here if you value flexibility but don't equate independence with working alone.

Will focus on learning the inspection and investigation processes, applicable requirements, worklist expectations, and the tools you'll use in the field and remotely. You'll build relationships with your Field Manager and teammates while developing the knowledge needed to manage assigned work with increasing independence.

By six months, success means you're functioning as a Nursing Consultant with little oversight, managing your workload and deadlines, and contributing as a dependable member of the team.

Still reading? Here's what the role involves.

• Conduct assigned inspections and complaint investigations for long-term care facilities in Region 1C.
• Manage a worklist of assignments and complete work according to established due dates.
• Initiate complaints and inspections on time and close work within policy timelines.
• Work with residents, providers, the public, and others to gather information and address assigned work.
• Evaluate institutional nursing services using professional nursing judgment.
• Apply applicable WAC and RCW requirements when conducting inspections and investigations.
• Maintain clear communication with teammates and your Field Manager about workload, training, and support needs.
• Use computer applications and virtual collaboration tools to complete and manage your work.

You must hold a valid Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse and qualify through one of the following pathways:

• An Associate Degree in Nursing or nursing diploma and five years of experience as an RN in a long-term care setting.

OR

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and three years of experience as an RN in a long-term care setting.

OR

• A Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing and two years of RN experience in a long-term care setting.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of institutional nursing services and the public health and professional nursing fields.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources, effective teaching methods, organization and administration, supervision, and research and study methods
• The ability to evaluate institutional nursing services, exercise objective judgment, and support improved practices.
• The ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, residents, providers, and the public.
• The ability to work respectfully and professionally with diverse populations, including during difficult interactions or events.
• Computer skills sufficient to use and maintain the programs required for the position.
• The ability to perform the essential functions identified in the position description.

Most of your work will be performed remotely from home or at assigned facilities. Regular travel to and from facilities is part of the role. Occasional overnight travel is required. When working remotely, you'll stay connected with your team through online collaboration tools and work closely with peers and your Field Manager for guidance and support. Performance is measured through annual evaluations, weekly one-on-one meetings with your Field Manager, worklist progress, completed inspections, compliant investigations, and meeting established timelines for opening and closing assigned work.

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