Nursing Consultant, Institutional – Opioid Overdose Prevention (DOH3328)

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Nursing Consultant, Institutional – Opioid Overdose Prevention (DOH3328)

Salary

$4,838.00 - $7,738.00 Monthly

Location

King County - Seattle – Other, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

DOH3328

Department

Dept. of Health

Division

Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA)

Opening Date

08/25/2016

Closing Date

9/15/2016 11:59 PM Pacific

Description


* Salary Notes:  Candidate's salary will be calculated in accordance with Article 10.3 of the SEIU 1199nw bargaining agreement which says:

A nurse's experience as a registered nurse (RN) and/or licensed practical nurse (LPN), calculated as follows, will determine the placement of a nurse on the proper step within an "N1" range:

1. RN experience will be credited year for year.
2. Up to ten (10) years LPN experience will be credited at the rate of two (2) years LPN experience equals one (1) year of RN experience, for a maximum credit of five (5) years.


There is one (1) opening for a permanent full-time Nursing Consultant, Institutional (NCI) within the Division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA), Office of Community Health Systems (OCHS).

To learn more about OCHS, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/HealthSystemsQualityAssurance/CommunityHealthSystems.

Agency Profile

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help protect and improve the health of people in Washington. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are its most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.

Primary Duties

This position supports the Department's mission by providing technical consulting and assistance to health care providers and WA communities about managing opioid prescribing and opioid use disorders.

This WA DOH position is funded by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under its Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention for States grant. This position serves as a DOH clinical subject matter expert on opioid prescribing guidelines, opioid use disorder, evidence based preventions/interventions and treatments.

The position reports directly to a WMS 2 manager in DOH's Office of Community Health Systems in Tumwater but will be placed at, and work out of, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington in Seattle. Regular intra-state travel will be required.

Duties include:

• Provides technical assistance and clinical consulting services to health care providers and WA State communities about managing opioid prescribing and opioid use disorders.

• Develops strategies in conjunction with DOH and University of WA based on emerging data.

• Develops processes for monitoring ongoing performance and impact of technical assistance.  Use quality improvement process to help opioid intervention/prevention efforts meet grant goals and objectives.

• Collaborates and communicates with a broad spectrum of public health constituents and participants including federal, state and local public health officials, government officials, private individuals, physicians, nurses and other health professionals regarding opioid use disorder and related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the state of Washington OR eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire date.

• Five (5) or more years (full-time equivalency) of public health nursing experience.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing trainings.

Desirable Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, or closely allied field.

• Demonstrated clinical OR training experience related to opioids, pain, and opioid use disorder.

• Computer software skills/experience in the following:

o Intermediate-level MS Word or other word processing software to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts.  Import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables.  Insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.

o MS Outlook or other electronic mail software to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail.  Utilize e-mail program functions such as calendars and meeting requests.

o MS PowerPoint or other presentation software to create, format, edit, and run slide shows.

Conditions of Employment/Conditions of Employment

With or without an accommodation, I am:

• Willing and able to work indoors, at a computer desk/workstation for extended periods, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.

• Willing and able to work on a tobacco-free campus.

• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple assignments and priority deadlines.

• Willing and able to work the core business hours of Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

• Willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week when necessary to accomplish essential functions and meet critical deadlines.

• Willing and able to occasionally travel, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days and/or out of state.


Note:  This position is covered by an "Agency Shop" provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer.  DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful.  It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.  Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Rachel Lopez at (360) 236-4267, Rachel.Lopez@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:

1. A current detailed applicant profile; AND attach your detailed Letter of Interest that addresses the "Required and Desired Qualifications" (as listed above) and Resume to your profile.  
2. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile.  Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised other staff) a subordinate.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.

Supplemental Information

  * Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 

NOTE:  Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
 

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
SELECT ONE: How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
  • a. DOH Employment site
  • b. DOH Employee
  • c. Careers.wa.gov site
  • d. Employment Security/WorkSource
  • e. Friend or Acquaintance
  • f. Job Fair – if selected, answer Question 2
  • g. Other – if selected, answer Question 2
02
If you selected "f" or "g" to Question 1: LIST where you learned about this employment opportunity and if it was a Job Fair, the date you attended. (Examples: Job Fair – JBLM, June 30, 2015; OR, Indeed.com, The Journal of Commerce, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
03
All responses and statements in the Applicant Profile and in my responses to the Supplemental Questions that I have submitted to apply for this position are true and complete to the best of my knowledge; and I understand that the state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading responses are cause for rejection of this application or dismissal from employment.
  • Yes
  • No
04
I have read and I understand the Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions that are listed in the job posting and I am willing and able to accept these conditions if offered and accept the position.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
  • Yes
  • No
07
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the REQUIRED education, licensure, AND experience in the following:
  • a. Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing. If selected, answer Question 8.
  • b. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the state of Washington or eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire date. If selected, answer Question 9.
  • c. Five (5) or more years (full-time equivalency) of public health nursing experience.
  • d. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing trainings.
  • e. NONE of the above.
08
If you selected "a" to Question 7: DEGREE – LIST your degree and major, awarding institution, month and year awarded, and complete name that degree was awarded under (for verification purposes) for each degree listed.
09
If you selected "b" to Question 7: LICENSURE – LIST your license number, state issued, date issued and renewal date, and complete name that license was issued under (for verification purposes).
10
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the DESIRED education and/or experience in the following:
  • a. A Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, or closely allied field.
  • b. Demonstrated clinical OR training experience related to opioids, pain, and opioid use disorder.
  • c. NEITHER of the above.
11
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: I have the DESIRED computer software skills/experience in the following:
  • a. Intermediate-level MS Word or other word processing software to create, format, and edit tables, columns, and charts. Import data, sort table data, and perform calculations in tables. Insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.
  • b. MS Outlook or other electronic mail software to compose, send, and respond to electronic mail. Utilize e-mail program functions such as calendars and meeting requests.
  • c. MS PowerPoint or other presentation software to create, format, edit, and run slide shows.
  • d. NONE of the above.

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