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Registered Nurse 2 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&YPrintApplyRegistered Nurse 2 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&YSalary$40,579.50 AnnuallyLocationDelaware County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeDepartmentLocal GovernmentJob NumberCS-20192033-L1172Closing9/26/2019 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL1172Position Number80005155UnionSEIU Local 668Bargaining UnitPSSUPay Group15Bureau/Division Code2102Bureau/Division88212723Worksite Address20 South 69th StreetCityUpper DarbyZip Code19082Contact NameJennifer WilsonContact Phone610-891-4951Contact Emailwilsonj@delcohsa.org
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THE POSITIONAre you interested in a career with a strong dedication to serving the children and families within Delaware County? If you are then this is the position for you. Children and Youth Services of Delaware County has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse. Our teamwork approach to working with children and their families is top notch. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Apply today and start your career off on the right foot.IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
Full-time employment
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position involves case management, quality assurance and utilizations review for children in out-of-home care who are on psychotropic medications or who have specialized physical health needs. The goal is to assure that children's mental and physical health needs are met, that they are receiving appropriate types and dosages of medications and are receiving appropriate levels of treatment for their conditions. For children and teens who have experienced trauma, the treatment of choice is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF CBT) or another evidence-based treatment for trauma.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQualifications:
Must meetPA residency requirement– For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Registered Nurse 1;OROne year of professional nursing experience;ORany equivalent combination of experience and training.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees possessing non-renewable temporary practice permits must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application
Must be able to perform essential job functions
LegalRequirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance
You must pass a background investigation
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only testonceunder this announcement
Email notice of test results provided
Only most recent exam score is counted
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)Internet: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxBenefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.01Do you possess an active non-renewable temporary practice permit or an active Registered Nursing license issued by the PA State Board of Nursing?
A. Yes
B. No
02if you answered "yes" to question number 1, please provide the license number and expiration date in the text box below.03Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional nursing experience?
A. Yes
B. No
04If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.05Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher level degree in Nursing?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. Yes
B. No
06CS-INSTRUCTIONS - You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
Yes
07WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DIRECT DELIVERY OF NURSING CAREProvides medical case management and quality assurance for children and youth with high level special physical needs. Reviews medical records and communicates with a treatment team and caseworker. Provides education to caseworker on child's medical condition. Participates in home visits to review and confirm treatment plan is appropriate. Assists at time of placement to determine if a child needs to be placed in medical foster care.Definitions:"High level special physical needs" - Life threatening conditions and/or chronic disabilities that inhibit self-care and require specialized equipment, in- home nursing care, and appointments with multiple specialized clinics."Special physical needs"- Chronic disabilities and/or conditions that are not considered life threatening and do not require constant attention."Children and youth" – The ages of the children would be infancy to 21 years of age.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A.I have experience providing medical case management and quality assurance for children and youth with HIGH LEVEL SPECIAL PHYSICAL NEEDS; reviewing medical records and communicating with a treatment team and caseworker; providing education to caseworker on child's medical condition; participating in home visits to review and confirm treatment plan is appropriate; and assisting at time of placement to determine if a child needs to be placed in medical foster care.
B. I have experience providing medical case management and quality assurance for children and youth with SPECIAL PHYSICAL NEEDS, NOT HIGH LEVEL; reviewing medical records and communicating with a treatment team and caseworker; providing education to caseworker on child's medical condition; participating in home visits to review and confirm treatment plan is appropriate; and assisting at time of placement to determine if a child needs to be placed in medical foster care.
C. I have experience providing medical case management and quality assurance for CLIENTS OTHER THAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH; reviewing medical records and communicating with a treatment team and caseworker; providing education to caseworker on client's medical condition; and participating in home visits to review and confirm treatment plan is appropriate.
D. I have completed coursework or training related to this work behavior such as Social Work, Introduction to Child Welfare, Family Therapy, or Diversity and Social Interaction, etc.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
08In the text box below, please provide details concerning your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed above. Make sure your response addresses the two items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The conditions of clients that you provided direct delivery nursing care for
09If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING CAREReviews files of children and youth who are prescribed psychotropic medications to ensure diagnoses warrant the medications, and that they are receiving the necessary physical exams, blood work, and appropriate therapeutic interventions. Provides recommendations about whether the treatment, medication and environment are meeting the child's specialized behavioral health needs. Participates in treatment team meetings, reauthorization meetings, and Child and Adolescent Service System Meetings (CASSP). Provides education to agency staff about psychiatric diagnosis of children and youth, medications prescribed, and medication side effects.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience reviewing files of CHILDREN AND YOUTH who are prescribed psychotropic medications to ensure diagnoses warrant the medications, and that they are receiving the necessary physical exams, blood work, and appropriate therapeutic interventions; providing recommendations about whether the treatment, medication, and environment are meeting the CHILD'S specialized behavioral health needs; participating in treatment team meetings, reauthorization meetings, and Child and Adolescent Service System Meetings (CASSP); and providing education to agency staff about psychiatric diagnosis of children and youth, medications prescribed, and medication side effects.
B. I have experience reviewing files of CLIENTS OTHER THAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH who are prescribed psychotropic medications to ensure diagnoses warrant the medications, and that they are receiving the necessary physical exams, blood work, and appropriate therapeutic interventions; providing recommendations about whether the treatment, medication, and environment are meeting the client's specialized behavioral health needs; participating in treatment team meetings, reauthorization meetings; and providing education to agency staff about psychiatric diagnosis of clients, medications prescribed, and medication side effects.
C. I have completed coursework or training related to this work behavior such as Psychology, Psychopharmacology, or Pharmacology, etc.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
11In the text box below, please provide details concerning your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed above. Make sure your response addresses the two items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type of clients that you administered psychosocial nursing care to
12If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
13WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COORDINATION OF NURSING CARECoordinates the work of professional medical and social services staff by developing and maintaining a tracking log to ensure children and youth are provided proper physical health care and mental health care. Makes assessments and recommendations for level of care for children and youth when entering placement.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience coordinating the work of professional medical and social services staff by developing and maintaining a tracking log to ensure CHILDREN AND YOUTH are provided proper physical health care and mental health care; and making assessments and recommendations for level of care for CHILDREN AND YOUTH when entering placement. This work was done independently.
B. I have experience coordinating the work of professional medical and social services staff by developing and maintaining a tracking log to ensure CLIENTS OTHER THAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH are provided proper physical health care and mental health care; and making assessments and recommendations for level of care for CLIENTS OTHER THAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH. This work was done independently.
C. I have experience WORKING AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM coordinating the work of professional medical and social services staff by developing and maintaining a tracking log to ensure CLIENTS OF ANY AGE are provided proper physical health care and mental health care; and WORKING AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM making recommendations assessments and recommendations for level of care.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
14In the text box below, please provide details concerning your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed above. Make sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type of clients that you coordinated nursing care for
Details regarding your experience independently coordinating nursing care
15If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
16Are you certified in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a similar professional nursing accrediting agency? Check the appropriate box.
A. Yes
B. No
17If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the accrediting agency, certification area and certification number in the text box below.Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
