DSHS HCLA Foster Care Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Fostering Well-Being (FWB) Clinical Nurse Specialist is a key member of the Fostering Well-Being Program

• Provide pediatric integrated care coordination consultation services
• Review and analyze available health information, billing data and medical records
• Identify gaps in children's health care and determine if additional health information sources are needed to evaluate the child’s health status
• Provide clinical recommendations to case workers and caregivers
• Communicate with medical consultants and managers to determine appropriate coordination of services
• Review Child Health and Education Tracking Screening reports
• Determine medical fragile status
• Consult with specialists on state and nationwide health trends that may impact the health and welfare of children
• Assist in consultation, review, and advocacy of statewide policy changes to improve health care access and Washington Administrative Codes related to child welfare
• Provide clinical consultation for medically fragile group home services, licensing, and contracts

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license in good standing with the WA Board of Nursing
• Seven years of clinical experience providing clinical care and consultation for pediatric population, working with medically fragile children and youth, or providing pediatric related education to clients and families
• Two years of experience working with Tribal children and Tribal liaisons
• One year of experience minimum navigating multiple computer systems and software
• In-depth work-related knowledge from professional experience of the programs and operations of Home and Community Living Administration, HCA, DOH, managed Care Organizations, Health Homes, Tribal Governments, DCYF, DDCS, and other Department of Social and Health Services programs

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage

The State of Washington is committed to providing human services that shape people's lives