DSHS ALTSA RN Supported Living Complaint Investigator
Company: State of Washington
Location: Olympia
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
DSHS ALTSA RN Supported Living Complaint Investigator
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The Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care
Services, is seeking an RN Investigator to join a statewide team of
dynamic and motivated Supported Living Investigators who conduct
onsite provider practice investigations in Supported Living
households. -We are looking for an RN who has a high level of
integrity and is passionate about ensuring clients' well-being and
safety.
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Following your passion for nursing beyond the bedside, you'll use
your medical expertise to conduct onsite provider practice
investigations in Supported Living households belonging to clients
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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You will be involved in the planning, investigating, interviewing,
and gathering of evidence, and concluding with written reports of
your findings. -In addition, working with other state department
staff investigating abuse, neglect, abandonment, and/or
misappropriation of client property. As an Investigator, the
majority of the work will be in Snohomish and King Counties, but
depending on the work volume, there may be last-minute travel
statewide.
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-Here are a few good reasons why this is an amazing career choice:
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* You'll average a caseload of approximately 50 investigations a
month which keeps your workday interesting with ongoing advocacy
for clients.; You're assigned to a wide variety of investigations
which keeps your workday interesting with ongoing advocacy for
clients
* There's an additional benefit of working for a supportive and
respected supervisor who provides the opportunity to bring our
whole selves to work; Great energy! -
* You'll receive an excellent benefits package that rivals any
employer in Washington State
* To see why others like you have chosen a career with the
Department of Social and Health Services, watch this brief video
about our mission to Transform Lives
Some of what you will do:
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* Evaluate provider practice compliance with applicable laws and
rules related to healthcare issues
* Use nursing expertise to communicate with supervisor, team
members, providers, staff, clients, and families objectively -
* Prepare for and conduct on-site visits to client homes and
provider offices
* Observe and interview clients, staff, guardians, and/or other
community representatives
* Represent the department in administrative hearings and other
civil actions and testifies on findings required
* Gather and review evidence, including but not limited to client
instruction/support information, client medical records, and staff
personnel records
* Completion of accurate and timely written investigation
reports
* Work cooperatively with department staff investigating abuse,
neglect, abandonment, and/or misappropriation of client
property
* Attends and participates in meetings including team evaluation of
investigation results and reports, and education/training
events
Who we're looking for:
Professionals with a valid Washington State Registered Nurse
license or the ability to obtain one by the start of
employment.
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-Plus one of the following:
* Associate of Nursing and five years of RN experience in assisted
living nursing or a long-term care setting -
* Bachelor of science in nursing and three years of RN experience
in assisted living nursing or a long-term care setting -
* Master of science in nursing and two years of RN experience in
assisted living nursing or a long-term care setting
Experience working directly with individuals with developmental
disabilities is preferred for this role.
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Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to
-Transform 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 mission that you bring equity,
anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.
We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of
the communities we serve, 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. -
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition
of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon
verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or
religious accommodation may be available once an offer of
employment is made. -
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Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference
#17661.
-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
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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 (360)
725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call
through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384.
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