Registered Nurse Care Consultant

Title: Registered Nurse Care Consultant

State Role Title: 49115

Hiring Range: $85,000-$90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Division of Developmental Services Office of Integrated Health (OIH) Support Network is seeking two (2) highly motivated, skilled, well organized, experienced, and proactive Registered Nurses to work collaboratively with seven other Registered Nurse Care Consultants (RNCC) and the larger OIH interdisciplinary team across the Commonwealth. The RNCC position provides nursing education and consultation for community-based health providers and services primarily working with individuals with Intellectual (ID) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) in collaboration with the Director. The position works closely with a variety of agency-based team members including other offices within DBHDS Division of Developmental Disabilities, Community Service Boards, community-based health services providers, institutions and hospitals, and other stakeholders to assist in identifying needed health services/supports and reducing barriers for individuals with I/DD and other special needs. The position also acts as a liaison between partners and Central Office, reviewing and assisting with complex cases, identifying resources, and supporting providers to meet the individual’s health and safety needs within the state and federal regulations and requirements. In addition, the position will assist and provide support toward the goal of community integration of individuals with DD, who are moving into the community from the state-based and private institutions, the Community Nursing Team helps to identify available health services and assists in community education for those providers who lack experience working with individuals with ID/DD and other co-morbid conditions. These are full-time, field staff positions with benefits. Much of the work is conducted virtually however, travel and overnights may be needed to provide onsite technical assistance, deliver of large and small trainings, in-person presentations, meetings with partners, participation on workgroups and other projects. Position location is flexible with travel to Richmond and statewide as needed. Primary service areas will be Northern, Central, and Eastern Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse by Virginia State Board of Nursing in the State of Virginia or Compact License.
• Basic knowledge of nursing assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric, physical, psychological diagnoses, and social determinants of health.
• Developmental Disability and related conditions knowledge and professional experience, including direct experience in the delivery of community-based DD services and supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including in writing; to develop and implement projects; to develop and sustain relationships; to work well independently, and on a team in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing direct services and consultation as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in-person and virtually with other medical professionals.
• Experience conducting case reviews.
• Experience presenting training and leading group events.
• Understanding of best practices in health safety services and person-centered practices.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives.
• Working understanding of Nurse Delegation allowable activities.
• Working understanding of and ability to use Microsoft 365 applications and smart phone technology.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience in providing nursing care in a community-based DD healthcare and/or experience working with people with mental illness, geriatric issues, and/or substance abuse.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting health and safety training.
• Extensive knowledge of practices, standards, procedures, techniques, nurse delegation and other knowledge associated with the Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and measure outcomes for policies and procedures, and educational programs.
• Skills in training, person-centered and other best practices, and knowledge of Virginia’s DD Community Medicaid Waiver.
• Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid System and managed care organizations (MCOs).

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.