Registered Nurse Social Services

Registered Nurse Social Services

We currently have one Registered Nurse Social Services position in the Access, Aging, and Disability (AA&D) Division of Community Services on the Reassessment team. This position will be providing annual MnCHOICES Assessment services to people with varying abilities and ages. Services are provided to a broad population using an inclusive, person-centered approach that includes race equity. Qualified candidates with diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply. One or more years of experience in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is preferred for MnCHOICES Certification. Proficiency with technology, strong organizational skills, and passion for supporting people in our community are essential for this fast-paced, rewarding position. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing with current licensure as a registered nurse along with public health certification OR current license as a registered nurse with at least two years of home and community-based experience. Qualified candidates with diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience interacting with and providing customer service to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Certified MnCHOICES Assessor with direct assessment experience
• One or more years of experience in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS-waivers) is required for MnCHOICES certification; Direct experience with HCBS and Minnesota Health Care Programs
• Four-year degree in nursing with public health nursing credential
• Work experience in a county agency providing public health nursing
• Demonstrated experience in understanding, implementation, and analysis of person-centered practice and diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Experience and comfort facilitating and/or participating in group work
• Ability to efficiently use time and technology to complete all assessment components within required timelines, while applying person centered best practices and ensuring the person understands all resources and options available to them
• Work experience providing nursing services in a related agency, such as a home health agency, nursing facility, or assisted living

HOURS/DAYS: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday based out of the Stillwater Office. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs. The position offers teleworking and flexible hours that align with the business need.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $72,675.20 - $99,153.60 Annually

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse Social Services determines client eligibility, provides skilled nursing for assessments, and manages cases and care coordination for the waiver programs by implementing plans to protect vulnerable people and promote independence.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a two-year degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school, AND a Minnesota Registered Nurse License.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE:

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;
• Demonstrate support for the County's diversity, equity and inclusion program;
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles, techniques, ethics, practices of nursing;
• Demonstrates ability to learn new procedures and demonstrates flexibility and openness to changes;
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and resources;
• Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems, family systems program, and services areas;
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal and court proceedings;
• Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities of individuals and families;
• Demonstrates ability to develop clear and reasonable services and plans;
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large;
• Demonstrates ability to counsel and offer supportive services to individuals and families including those in crisis;
• Demonstrates ability to interview adults and children;
• Demonstrates ability to prepare accurate reports and documentation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide nursing for intake and assessment:
• Conduct assessments to determine the nursing needs of clients (physical, cognitive, mental, family, social, and community support perspectives);
• Determine resources and referrals to community-based care and services; and
• Make referrals to medical and community support providers.
• Provide program delivery:
• Perform case management and care coordination;
• Monitor the quality of services, identify service gaps, and ensure services are delivered within authorized budget;
• Provide health care education and resources to clients to resolve or prevent health care problems;
• Provide consultation on complex medical issues;
• Develop, write, and implement community support plans to address identified problems;
• Develop and implement abuse prevention plans;
• Provide case testimony or written recommendations in county or district court or in administrative appeals hearings;
• Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services;
• Intervene in crisis situations;
• Coordinate and secure emergency services;
• Negotiate and resolve conflict situations;
• Coordinate and assist clients with finding alternative living arrangements;
• Coordinate and deliver program information to the general public, special interest groups and professional organizations;
• Collaborate and consult with others including professional staff and community agencies regarding clients, community services or programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Semi-sedentary involving office and outside field work. Lifting requirement may include lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposures may include but not be limited to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, cell phone, pager, personal computer, laptop computer, electronic recorder, calculator, etc. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.