OVERVIEW
Make a difference in your community! Become a part of the Kitsap County team!
Do what you love while serving the citizens where you live. NO WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS OR ON-CALL! The Kitsap County Human Services department provides essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those that are served, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap residents. The Division of Aging and Long Term Care serves the needs of older or disabled adults, their families, and caregivers residing in Kitsap County.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team in an administrative case management capacity. This Medicaid funded position functions in consulting role and works closely with case managers to provide medical expertise for state and Medicaid programs. Our new team member will receive referrals regarding a variety of client medical issues, including health status assessment, review of service plans, making medically related referrals, providing on-site care provider training, and review of care provider performance.
The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse, with the ability to complete comprehensive assessments using the CARE assessment tool, knowledge of professional nursing principles, concepts, and procedures, as well as knowledge of available community resources.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Must have Washington State Department of Health Registered Nurse license in good standing
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications - Two years of Home Health experience and/or long term care experience
- Experience in other Administrative Nursing positions
Driving Requirements - The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license. If driving on county business the incumbent must meet and follow the Fleet Risk Control Policies to operate a motor vehicle on County Business.
Criminal Conviction Standards: - The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies.
Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/bccu/documents/Secretary%27sCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- The duties in this position are performed in the office or in the field such as individual homes, hospitals, or long term care settings.
- May need to negotiate rough terrain to reach client homes.
- May come into contact with environmental hazards such as pets, clutter, dirt, rodents, structural instability, and cigarette smoke.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this role, you will have opportunity to:
- Collaborate with Area Agency on Aging (AAA) case managers and Home Community Services (HCS) staff across a variety of programs to develop and maintain effective care of clients, and implement timely adjustments to service plans.
- Recommend changes in service plans, when indicated, to the case manager, and give feedback on quality of care provided.
- Utilize assessment and service plan documents; referral requests; document as required in the Service Episode Record System (SERS); report monthly visits; and maintain number of visit hours; client reports, and records. Enter case notes into the computer system in a timely manner.
- As needed, maintain an active caseload of clinically complex clients until stabilized; complete comprehensive assessments using the CARE assessment tool; perform other case management functions for clients on the caseload; return stabilized clients to general Case Management as appropriate.
- As needed, co-Case Manage medically complex cases with social worker Case Managers; complete comprehensive assessments using the CARE assessment tool; perform other case management functions; collaborate with social worker Case Manager to provide appropriate care, based on client's need and condition.
- Refer to appropriate health care providers as necessary to assure appropriate care and medical service delivery based on client's need and condition.
- Provide training to the care provider on-site, or direct further formal training for the provider as necessary.
- Participate in monitoring activities with subcontractors.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Work hours for this position are typically Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours may be available, as approved by management.
This position is open until filled, but interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
First screening of this position will take place the week of July 25, 2022. Interviews of qualified applicants will begin soon after.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year
Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***
Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
