NURSING CONSULTANT

 

DEFINITION


 Under  direction of a supervisory official, performs consultative
 and   liaison  tasks  related  to  federal,  provider,  consumer,
 nursing, public relations, long term institutional, home  health,
 community care, medical, and social day care matters; does  other
 related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Evaluates data to evaluate and manage efficiency and productivity
 of field operations.

 Participates  in  the development of quality management  policies
 and conducts periodic quality management reviews.

 Monitors   compliance  with  federal,  state,  and   professional
 guidelines, rules, and regulations.

 Reviews   and   evaluates   new  or  proposed   legislation   and
 regulations.

 Disseminates information on new or revised programs.

 Provides  direction and consultation to staff on cases or  issues
 involving the assessment and authorization of service process.

 Provides  technical assistance on methods to improve the delivery
 of long-term care services.

 Chairs or participates as a member of task forces and work groups
 involving long-term services.

 Prepares correspondence and reports.

 Prepares and/or revises procedures, standards, assessment  forms,
 and criteria for professional staff.

 May   participate  in  the  development  and  implementation   of
 orientation for new professional staff.

 Disseminates   information   to  professional   staff   regarding
 standards of practice.

 Develops and maintains current policy and procedure manuals.

 Provides  consultation and assistance in the resolution of  long-
 term care issues, problems or complaints.

 Conducts  onsite  facility monitoring in  response  to  emergency
 situations such as fires, closings, curtailment of admissions, or
 strikes.

 Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships  with
 intra and interdepartmental and other government agencies and the
 provider community.

 Establishes and maintains essential records and files.


 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

        Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's  degree  in  Nursing or related  health  field  and  a
 Master's  degree  with  a  major  course  of  study  in   Nursing
 Supervision,   Administration,  Public  Health,   Medical   Care,
 Nursing, Health Education, or related health field.

        NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Bachelor's
 degree  but possess an Associates degree in Nursing or  graduated
 from an accredited School of Nursing may substitute two (2) years
 of additional clinical nursing experience as indicated.

       NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required Master's
 degree may substitute one (1) year of additional clinical nursing
 experience as indicated.

      EXPERIENCE:

        Six (6) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care,
 long-term or community-based setting.

      LICENSE:

      Current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of
 New Jersey.

        Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 New  Jersey  only  if  the operation of a  vehicle,  rather  than
 employee  mobility, is necessary to perform essential  duties  of
 the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge   of  laws  of  New  Jersey,  and  rules,  regulations,
 policies, and procedures applicable to the Long Term Care Program
 after a period of training.

 Knowledge  of  federal regulations governing nursing  and  allied
 programs in long-term care after a period of training.

 Knowledge  of reimbursement methods for long-term care facilities
 after a period of training.

 Knowledge   of  current  practices  in  long-term  care   service
 delivery.

 Knowledge  of  the  techniques  used  to  monitor  and   evaluate
 compliance.

 Ability   to   establish   and   maintain   cooperative   working
 relationships with other departments and agencies.

 Ability  to  participate in the development of quality management
 procedures.

 Ability  to  conduct  research in long  term  care,  matters  and
 issues.

 Ability to review and evaluate data.

 Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.

 Ability  to  read  and interpret laws, rules and regulations  and
 apply them to specific situations.

 Ability to provide technical assistance regarding long-term  care
 services.

 Ability  to provide consultation and assistance in the resolution
 of long-term care issues and problems.

 Ability  to  conduct  on-site facility monitoring  and  determine
 compliance with regulations.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: 26/P28 - 00183              MCK                 12/30/00