Dshs Altsa Assisted Living Facility Licensor - Nursing Consultant Institutional

DSHS ALTSA Nursing Consultant Institutional - Licensor

Not just a profession, Community Complaint Investigators are dedicated to ensuring resident well-being and safety in nursing homes.

Are you a Registered Nurse who is committed to ensuring the delivery of health care services in nursing home facilities?  Join us today in Transforming Lives and become part of DSHS's Aging and Long-Term Support Administration's (ALTSA) Residential Care Services Division.

As a Licensor, you will be responsible for conducting onsite assisted living facility full inspections and complaint investigations following applicable state procedures.

This is a great opportunity for the person looking for a highly visible position whose licensing and investigative work can be responsible for transforming the life of a resident receiving long-term care services and which can lead to even further career advancement. Come join our team in Transforming Lives!

Some of what you will do

• Conduct state licensure full licensing inspections, complaint investigations and complete required data entry and reports (e.g.statements of deficiencies, investigation summary reports) in Assisted Living Facilities and Enhanced Services Facilities

• Observe and interview residents, staff, and facility functions for extended periods of time

• Make observations of resident services, residential care, and the physical environment in which the services are provided

• Professionally communicate with team members, providers, staff, residents, and families

• Conduct interviews with individual residents, resident family members, and other community representatives to obtain information regarding the practices of providers and residents' satisfaction with the care and services provided

• Coordinate with Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement, Medicaid Fraud, Ombudsmen, and other state investigating agencies

• Evaluate nursing care within the parameters of state regulations

• Obtain information regarding residents' care and services from professional records

• Participate in education, training, and administrative hearings

Who should apply

Professionals with a valid Washington State License to practice as a Registered Nurse

• And a Master's degree in nursing and 2 years of RN experience in a long-term care setting

• Or a Bachelor's degree in nursing and 3 years of RN experience in a long-term care setting

• Or Licensed Registered Nurse in Washington State plus 5 years' experience as an RN in a behavioral health setting

Experience working directly with people in a skilled nursing facility is strongly preferred for this role. This job will require travel throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties to meet business needs. A work schedule of office and remote work is available for this role.

We are looking for

• Ability to evaluate services in long term care facilites, interpret rules, and maintain effective working relationships

• Knowledge of principles and practices of institutional nursing services; public health and professional nursing fields in long term care facilities; community organization and resources; organization; administration and supervision; and research and study methods social skills, time management skills, investigative and interviewing techniques, and report writing

• Ability to evaluate institutional nursing services; exercise objective judgment; stimulate local cooperation and support for effective nursing service; bring about improved practices

• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position

• Ability to maintain an objective, professional and respectful demeanor with difficult persons and events

• Ability to remain calm when being confronted, and develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, residents, and the public; communicate findings to nursing home management orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner

See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.

This job is classified as a Nursing Consultant Institutional.

Interested?  In order for you to be considered further for this job, please include a current resume with your complete application.

Questions about applying? Email chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov about 05131 or phone Chris at 360-791-4168. Questions about the job, email kim.ripley1@dshs.wa.gov. To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform 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 mission 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.   

#WeAreHiring #InclusionWorks     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.

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