DSHS HCLA Nursing Care Consultant

DSHS HCLA Nursing Care Consultant

DSHS HCLA Home and Community Services is hiring two dedicated Nursing Care Consultants in the locations of Tacoma and Vancouver, WA. In this role, you'll help ensure that clients receive timely, responsive, and high-quality services tailored to their needs, abilities, and personal choices. Through thoughtful assessment and effective case management, you'll support vulnerable Washingtonians in accessing accurate, respectful, and person-centered services while helping deliver Home and Community Services programs efficiently. Your work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families by connecting them with essential long-term care services and community resources.

Some of what you'll do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments at clients' current settings to determine their nursing level of care
• Provide nursing consultation to clients, family members, health care providers, and other professionals to develop an appropriate plan of care
• Develop initial and ongoing care plans that provide the support necessary to allow clients to remain in or return to the community
• Provide case management services including the development of a service plan, implementation of that plan, and service plan review and termination
• Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention
• Instruct other professionals and the public about the services provided
• Educate staff, clients, and caregivers regarding medical information and nursing care issues
• Make referrals to other community resources as necessary as well as receive referrals for skin observation protocols and nursing referrals
• Organize caseload priorities
• Complete all necessary forms using an automated computer system

Who should apply: Nursing professionals with valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse. and A bachelor's degree with a major study in nursing and 3 years of clinical or functional nursing experience. or A master's degree in nursing and 2 years of clinical or functional nursing experience. Desired:

• Knowledge and expertise in principles and practices in long-term care services, social skills, time management skills, and interviewing techniques
• Experience in mental health and/or behavioral health services
• Ability to effectively communicate and educate staff, clients, and caregivers regarding medical information, nursing care issues, and the disease process

Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include:

• An updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Morgan Daggi at View email address on click.appcast.io and reference job number 08555.