Nursing Consultant Institutional (NCI) Non-Permanent DOH8704

This is a home-based full-time, non-permanent Nursing Consultant Institutional (NCI) position located within the Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) division anticipated to last approximately 11 months. This position requires regular travel in order to conduct on-site and off-site inspections and investigations, as needed, in multiple geographic areas within Washington State. Partner with us to ensure safe patient care! Join our team in the Office of Health Systems Oversight (OHSO) as a Nursing Consultant Institutional, where you’ll provide professional and technical clinical nursing expertise while conducting inspections and investigations for select clinical health care facilities. Apply today to support the Department’s mission to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in the communities we oversee! OHSO achieves this through timely, comprehensive, consistent, and fair inspections, investigations, providing reports that identify areas of non-compliance with existing regulations and, when required, initiate enforcement action to protect the public. We also serve as the contracted agency for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for federal enforcement standards. Serving as an agency clinical expert in health care facility inspections and complaint investigations, you will conduct on-site and off-site inspections to determine compliance with state and federal health and safety standards applying professional judgment, skills, technical knowledge, and current standards of nursing practice. Assigned health care facilities include but are not limited to Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), Behavioral Health Hospitals (HPSY), Carceral Settings (including prisons, jails, and juvenile rehabilitation facilities), Pediatric Transitional Care Facilities, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF), Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA), and other facility types as assigned. This Nursing Consultant Institutional position may also serve as a clinical expert assisting other inspectors and investigators representing the agency to health providers, facilities, patients, the public, and others regarding issues of high visibility or sensitivity. Key responsibilities include, and are not limited to • Coordinate, direct, and perform initial and routine inspections and/or complaints investigations of assigned facilities under the direction of the supervisor. • Develop an overall approach and create an inspection or investigation plan by gathering information on past inspections, complaints, current laws, rules, regulations, clinical standards, and team member/co-worker input for planning and organizing inspection and investigation processes. • Collect information by interviewing staff, patients, family members or representatives, providers, agency/facility personnel, other interested or affected parties, and review documents, policies, and procedures. • Observe and evaluate the health care facility or agency, as well as the operation of the facility's health and safety activities during inspections and investigations for compliance with health, safety, and clinical standards of practice. • Review policies and procedures, health care facility or agency staff or personnel records to evaluate the regulated health care facility’s or agency's compliance. • Identify findings in state and federal inspections and investigations;compile and prepare necessary documentation of deficiencies or violations in support of proposed corrective or legal action. • Serve as primary point of contact with facility representatives and Office management. • Prepare comprehensive reports to determine regulatory compliance for state-licensed and federally certified assigned healthcare facilities. • Conduct initial and routine federal accrediting body certification and oversight activities for opioid treatment programs that include mobile and fixed medication sites that are seeking certification through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the federal Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to state licensure oversight activities. • Participate in legal proceedings related to enforcement actions associated with assigned inspections or investigations • Coordinate with other state agencies, federal agencies, public health programs, organizations, local health departments, and community organizations as appropriate to integrate and promote consistency and clarity of information to advance patient safety. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to ensuring Washington communities receive safe care! Location and Flexibility This position is Homebased. Duties require regular in-person attendance at various locations within the State, including attending required training. When not traveling for work, the incumbent may work from home, from a DOH facility, or work remotely from an alternate location. Required Qualifications You must meet the option provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or eligible to obtain licensure within six (6) months of hire. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. AND • Minimum of eight (8) years of professional clinical experience in the health care industry, including, but not limited to, facilities regulated by the agency. • Minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role or supervisory experience such as nurse manager, lead, supervisor, or equivalent position. As well as the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies: Communication - Delivers accessible communications (written, oral, and visual) that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Interpersonal Skills - Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations and people. Interviewing: Use effective techniques for communicating and asking questions in ways that enhance clarity, information flow, and reliability of information. Observation & Inspection: Uses visual inspection and pays close attention to details. Recognizes and responds to details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant. Uses informed judgment, recognizes or anticipates when deviations from expected observations indicate a problem or issue that must be corrected. Identifies the most appropriate course of action in response to the observations, or to correct the situation. Is able to distinguish which critical observations must be documented. Understands how to document critical observations in a way that others can understand and act upon their significance. Stress Tolerance - Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Effectively handle and diffuse highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, and helping to calm. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: • Master's degree or higher in nursing or a health-related field. • Specialty certifications applicable to behavioral health such as Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH-BC), or Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP-RN). • Experience in a regulatory, survey, inspection, investigation, or accreditation environment. • Experience working with and interpreting state laws, or federal regulations related to Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP), Behavioral Health Hospitals (HPSY), Carceral Settings (including prisons, jails, and juvenile rehabilitation facilities), Pediatric Transitional Care Facilities, Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF), Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA), or other regulated licensed or certified health care facilities. Benefits and Lifestyle We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health. We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health. Conditions of Employment: Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment. 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 position The duties of this position may require the incumbent to complete an identity verification/validation process to gain authorized access to a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services system to perform the essential functions of the position. This verification/validation process may require the incumbent to provide government-issued identification, current photo/image, and social security number, and credit report. This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Service Employees International Union Healthcare 1199NW (SEIU) is the exclusive representative. I am prepared, with or without accommodation, to do the following: • Commit to a full-time 40-hour, 8am – 5pm workweek schedule. • Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely. • Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends. • Perform my job duties remotely from home or in person, at the designated DOH site location or another alternate location when not traveling for work. • Move objects and materials weighing as much as 30 pounds. • Regular travel is required to conduct on-site inspections and investigations throughout Washington, sometimes requiring overnight stays and/or trips throughout the state and out of state for several days. • Legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business. • Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events. APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume and cover letter. In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth. Make sure to document your years of experience, skills, and abilities as listed in the qualifications section of this job posting. Attach only the following: • Resume • Cover letter • 3 or more professional references, if not included in your applicant profile • DD-214 (if applicable) Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year Do not include or attach the following – these documents will not be reviewed: • REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos. • Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions) • Certifications or diplomas • Projects or portfolios • Letters of recommendation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 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