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 pr