Nursing Services Consultant
Nursing Services Consultant
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in managing a fully integrated model of healthcare and social services for the elderly The Department of Human Services Office of LongTerm Living is seeking a Nursing Services Consultant. If you are an organized professional registered nurse with excellent communications skills and the desire to travel statewide to provide operational and clinical oversight needed to monitor quality management of the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Program (nationally known as PACE) then we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Nursing Services Consultant is a registered nurse in the role of LIFE Program Lead in the Division of Integrated Care Programs Office of LongTerm Living managing operational and clinical operations while monitoring procedural compliance for the LIFE program. You will travel statewide to coordinate of all activities regarding policy procedures regulations and quality improvement. You will also oversee risk management programs as they relate to improving the quality of service and support for the LIFE program. This role requires the ability to develop and maintain a collaborative working relationship with Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)to discuss operational issues as they relate to Pennsylvania programs. In addition you willinvestigate complaints and provide technical assistance to provider agencies.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Home Headquartered: This is a home headquartered position. You will be headquartered at your home and travel to worksites to complete your work duties. In order to be home headquartered you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to be headquartered at your home you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional nursing experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- All positions require active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one 1 year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirementis currentlywaived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
