Nursing Consultant, Program Review - Hybrid Telework

Join the Patient Management Unit at a key moment in our history as we strengthen our clinically-driven, patient-centered preadmission pathway for DSH patients!

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of the Care Coordination Division and with additional support from the Assistant Medical Director in the Clinical Operations division, the Nursing Consultant, Program Review , is responsible for overseeing Care Coordination efforts and providing consultation and direct supervision to Nurse Practitioners in the planning, evaluation, and placement recommendation of patients during the preadmission process and in support of specific escalated instances within facilities of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). In collaboration with the Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Patient Management Unit Branch Chief, leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to patient referral processing/intake, appropriate patient placement, the oversight of medical and psychiatric care and related barriers that impact patient movement, substantive treatment options, and participates in broader Departmental efforts in clinical best practices and appropriate preadmission pathway utilization.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

• This position may be required to report to the Sacramento Allenby building two days per week as directed by their supervisor however, an exemption may be considered. A majority of the essential functions of this position may be performed via telework, hybrid and/or flexible scheduling in accordance with DSH PD 5338. Although the ability may be granted, incumbent must be available to report to in-person mandated trainings and essential meetings. Up to 5% statewide travel may be required. All commute expenses to the Sacramento location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Travel throughout California site visits, including overnight travel, to DSH partnered treatment facilities will be required with prior notice.
  
• DSH-Sacramento is located at a new 11 floor high rise building.
• This position does not qualify for Safety Pay.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSING CONSULTANT, PROGRAM REVIEW

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-449548

Position #(s):
461-515-8327-002

Working Title:
Nursing Consultant, Program Review - Hybrid Telework

Classification:
NURSING CONSULTANT, PROGRAM REVIEW $11,239.00 - $14,073.00 T

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Department of State Hospitals
1215 O Street, MS 17
Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento has moved into a modern, sustainable and innovative office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• • Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
  • Lactation rooms
  • More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
  • Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
    
  • Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts - Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or
• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/30/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Deirdre Reeder
Attn: Deirdre Reeder
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Deirdre Reeder
Deirdre Reeder
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
  
  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
  
• Other - Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide proof of graduation from an accredited school of nursing, possession of a baccalaureate degree, and possession of a master's degree, preferably in nursing administration along with your application (STD. 6 78) to be considered for this position.
  
  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Possession of NP license and 3 years' experience working as a Nurse Practitioner Experience with forensic patient populations 2 years of experience supervising licensed nursing staff or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with high consequence for error.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Enjoys acting as a leader on a large multi-disciplinary team in a highly collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize data and present ideas and information effectively verbally, in writing, and through visualizations to support program performance, patient outcomes, compliance measures, and change management including the ability to use data narratively and visually and to identify issues in program implementation and drive the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Demonstrated experience to learn and utilize a variety of types of software applications quickly.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners and direct the delivery of outstanding customer service.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Deirdre Reeder
(916) 562-3502
SacClassificationandPay@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should be 12-point Arial font, 3 pages, single spaced.

What is your experience in managing potential side effects of typical and atypical antipsychotics, their mechanism of action and potential side effects? How do these differences inform your prescribing decisions?

In your experience, how do you ensure effective communication and collaboration between Nurse Practitioners and other members of the health care team?

What symptom presentation and/or labs might be relevant to assess and monitor treatment for someone with suspected diabetes? What is your experience initiating metformin for a patient with elevated Hemoglobin A1C? How would you explain the potential adverse side effects to your patient?

What has been your experience in identifying potential concerns or issues with regard to a patient safety or medical errors? In your experience, what steps are needed to escalate the concerns to ensure proper management of care?

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.