Nursing Services Consultant

THE POSITION

Are you ready to use your clinical expertise to strengthen health services? As a Nursing Services Consultant with the Department of Human Services, you will play a key role in supporting health practices across community programs. This position provides meaningful opportunities to advise staff, review medical issues, and support safe, effective care. You will collaborate with regional and central office teams to uphold state and federal standards. Become part of a team that values dedication, service, and strong clinical leadership!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the Northeast Region by offering clinical consultation, reviewing medical incidents, and strengthening health practices within intellectual disability programs. As a Nursing Services Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Consultation: Provide guidance to county and provider staff regarding health care regulations and policies
• Policy Development: Assist in creating regulations, bulletins, policies, and procedures related to health care
• Health Liaison: Serve as the point of communication between regional and central offices on health-related matters
• Incident Review: Review, process, and close medical incidents and ensure follow-up on treatment and documentation requirements
• Mortality Oversight: Examine death-related documentation, coordinate necessary actions, and complete mortality reviews in the incident system
• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Coordination: Review assessments, maintain regional OBRA records, and support transitions from nursing homes to the community

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional nursing experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's o