Nursing Consultant, Program Review - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Join the Patient Management Unit at a key moment in our history as we strengthen our clinically-driven, patient-centered preadmission pathway for DSH patients!

Under direction of the Chief Psychologist of the Patient Care Coordination Division and with additional support from the Assistant Medical Director in the Clinical Operations division, the Nursing Consultant, Program Review , is responsible for overseeing Care Coordination efforts and providing consultation and direct supervision to Nurse Practitioners in the planning, evaluation, and placement recommendation of patients during the preadmission process and in support of specific escalated instances within facilities of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). In collaboration with the Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Patient Management Unit Branch Chief, leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to patient referral processing/intake, appropriate patient placement, the oversight of medical and psychiatric care and related barriers that impact patient movement, substantive treatment options, and participates in broader Departmental efforts in clinical best practices and appropriate preadmission pathway utilization.

The incumbent must pass a Live Scan background check through the Department of Justice.

*This position does not qualify for Safety Retirement*

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Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• Up to 5% statewide travel, including overnight travel, may be required. All commute expenses to the Sacramento location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Nursing License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of NP license and 3 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience with forensic patient populations
• 2 years of experience supervising licensed nursing staff or multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with high consequence for error. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Enjoys acting as a leader on a large multi-disciplinary team in a highly collaborative, patient-centered environment. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize data and present ideas and information effectively verbally, in writing, and through visualizations to support program performance, patient outcomes, compliance measures, and change management including the ability to use data narratively and visually and to identify issues in program implementation and drive the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Demonstrated experience to learn and utilize a variety of types of software applications quickly.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners and direct the delivery of outstanding customer service.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

12-point Arial font, 3 pages, Single spaced. Answer the following questions:

1. Describe your experience in interpreting, developing, and implementing complex healthcare policies
2. Using examples, how have you fostered a collaborative working relationship with nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other disciplines across teams and/or agencies?
3. What has been your experience in identifying potential concerns or issues with regard to a patient safety or medical errors? In your experience, what steps are needed to escalate the concerns to ensure proper management of care?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.