Nursing and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Introduction Nurses Make a Difference!
Now offering Recruitment and Referral Incentives at the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)!
$Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Nurses
Nurse Consultants
Nursing Supervisors
Compliance Nurses

• 7,500.00 recruitment incentive for Licensed Practical Nurse
• 5,000.00 recruitment incentive for Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to referring DHSS employees.
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks to increase the number of applicants for clinical nursing positions by offering a recruitment incentive to eligible Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant candidates in accordance with the DHSS Recruitment and Referral Incentive Program.
New employees accepting this recruitment bonus must commit to two consecutive years of employment with DHSS.  Referral bonuses of $1,000 are available to current DHSS employees who refer new hires to the state in the following classifications: Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Nursing Supervisor, Compliance Nurse, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant. Referral bonuses of $1,000 will be paid in quarterly installments over the first year of hire of the referred applicant.
NOTE: This program is administered by the Department of Health and Social Services. Summary Statement This position oversees the daily operations of the statewide LTC Reimbursement Unit. Incumbent will oversee the completion of in-depth member assessments to determine levels of care & reimbursement to long term care facilities for nursing services provided to the State's Medicaid population. Responsibilities include referencing regulations & policies in making consistent and accurate level of care determinations, resource for members, nursing facilities, other agencies, and conducting in-service education to nursing facilities to inform staff and administration on the primary cost center/nursing care reimbursement methodologies. This position is responsible for hiring and training of LTC Nurses including measurement of workforce productivity.
Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.
Job Requirements Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years experience as a Registered Nurse OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse.
Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi-state compact license.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
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Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab atStateJobs.Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
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