DSHS HCLA Nursing Care Consultant

State of Washington

Pasco (WA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

DSHS HCLA Home and Community Services is seeking Nursing Care Consultants to assess and manage care for clients in Washington, focusing on empowering individuals to live safely in the community.

You will collaborate with families, health care providers, and community partners to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring timely and respectful service delivery for older adults and people with disabilities.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid Washington State RN license.
Bachelor's degree in nursing with 3 years of clinical or functional nursing experience.
Or a master's degree in nursing with 2 years of clinical or functional nursing experience.
Experience in long-term care, mental health and/or behavioral health is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine nursing level of care.
Provide nursing consultation to clients, families, and professionals to develop care plans.
Develop initial and ongoing care plans to support community-based living.
Provide case management including service plans, implementation, review, and termination.
Educate staff, clients, and caregivers on medical information and nursing care issues.
Make referrals to community resources and manage caseload priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

DSHS HCLA Nursing Care Consultant

DSHS HCLA Home and Community Services is hiring two dedicated Nursing Care Consultants in the locations of Tacoma and Vancouver, WA.

Description

In this role, you’ll help ensure that clients receive timely, responsive, and high‑quality services tailored to their needs, abilities, and personal choices. Through thoughtful assessment and effective case management, you’ll support vulnerable Washingtonians in accessing accurate, respectful, and person‑centered services while helping deliver Home and Community Services programs efficiently. Your work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families by connecting them with essential long‑term care services and community resources.

Some Of What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive assessments at clients' current settings to determine their nursing level of care
Provide nursing consultation to clients, family members, health care providers, and other professionals to develop an appropriate plan of care
Develop initial and ongoing care plans that provide the support necessary to allow clients to remain in or return to the community
Provide case management services including the development of a service plan, implementation of that plan, and service plan review and termination
Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention
Instruct other professionals and the public about the services provided
Educate staff, clients, and caregivers regarding medical information and nursing care issues
Make referrals to other community resources as necessary as well as receive referrals for skin observation protocols and nursing referrals
Organize caseload priorities
Complete all necessary forms using an automated computer system

Who Should Apply

Nursing professionals with valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

and

A bachelor's degree with a major study in nursing and 3 years of clinical or functional nursing experience.

A master's degree in nursing and 2 years of clinical or functional nursing experience.

Desired

Knowledge and expertise in principles and practices in long‑term care services, social skills, time management skills, and interviewing techniques
Experience in mental health and/or behavioral health services
Ability to effectively communicate and educate staff, clients, and caregivers regarding medical information, nursing care issues, and the disease process

Please note:

Dual licensing for both Oregon and Washington at our Vancouver duty station is preferred

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 08555.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get; they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full‑time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full‑time work (e.g. part‑time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full‑time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑ratio basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑ratio basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave