DSHS HCLA Nursing Care Consultant

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services is hiring two Nursing Care Consultants for Tacoma and Vancouver, WA. The role focuses on assessing nursing needs, developing care plans, coordinating services, and advocating for clients to access community resources.

You will work with older adults, people with disabilities, and families to ensure safe, respectful, person-centered care. Qualified applicants hold WA RN licensure with a bachelor’s in nursing and 3 years of experience, or a

Qualifications

• Nursing professionals with a WA RN license or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s in nursing with 3+ years of clinical or functional nursing experience or a master’s in nursing with 2+ years.
• Experience in long-term care, social skills, time management and interviewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments at clients’ current settings to determine nursing level of care.
• Provide nursing consultation to clients, families, providers, and other professionals to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Develop initial and ongoing care plans that enable clients to remain in or return to the community.
• Provide case management including service plan development, implementation, review, and termination.
• Advocate for clients and provide consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention.
• Educate staff, clients, and caregivers about medical information and nursing care issues.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Nursing Experience

Case Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

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.

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.

or

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

Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions?

Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at [e-mail] 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.

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 [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (NEPotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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