Nursing Services Consultant

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) administers Medicaid programs that provide long-term care, services, and supports for daily living in a person's home or a facility setting. We are seeking a driven leader who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Pennsylvanians and adults with physical disabilities . If you are a registered nurse looking for a non-traditional nursing role that offers the opportunity to travel and provide clinical oversite, we want to talk to you! Do not miss this incredible opportunity to jump into public service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a registered nurse with our office, you will provide operational and clinical oversight, monitoring, and quality management of the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Program (Nationally known as PACE). This will require top-notch communication and customer service skills as you navigate relationships with community organizations. Part of your role will include the coordination of all activities regarding policy, procedures, regulations, as well as quality improvement, monitoring, and risk management programs as they relate to improving the quality of services and supports for the program. This is a very collaborative position that will allow you to work with internal and external stakeholders to create and implement high quality consumer service and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered and will require frequent travel as part of your work duties. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• You must have 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 requirement is currently waived 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
  
  

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.