Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a career where you have the opportunity to help protect vulnerable elderly and dependent adults from abuse and neglect? As a Nurse Consultant II with the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, you will be an integral part of a team that fights against the abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults living in long-term care facilities throughout California, including skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and other long-term care facilities.

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, the Nurse Consultant II works on a multidisciplinary team composed of attorneys, special investigators, special agents, analysts, and other nurses.  The Nurse Consultant II duties include:

• Provide comprehensive nursing consultation and expertise; review and analyze medical records and other materials gathered during investigation to identify regulatory violations and deviations from the standard of care based on expertise in the medical field and nursing practice.
• Review complaints of possible abuse and neglect referred to the Division to assess viability for civil or criminal investigation.
• Prepare written reports for attorneys and special agents summarizing case facts and providing expert opinions.
• Work with attorneys and investigators to identify perpetrators of abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities.
• Testify in depositions, hearings, and trials for criminal and civil cases.
• Review regulatory and deficiency history of long-term care facilities.
• Participate in the Operation SAFE program of on-site investigative visits to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities statewide.
• Conduct in-house trainings about medical issues related to long-term care facilities and the care of elders and dependent adults.
• Conduct outreach to individuals, agencies, and organizations concerning the activities of Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse and mandatory reporting requirements.

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Working Conditions

Special Requirements

• Clearly indicate the Job Control JC-527194 and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Background Investigation and/or Live Scan may be required.

• Licensure Requirements: Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse in California. Various education may also be required. See the class specification(s) in the minimum qualifications section above for additional information.

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:

• Work experience in a long-term care facility is desirable, but not required.
• Expertise in and a demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, medical terminology, hospital and nursing home routines and equipment, medicine and narcotics.
• Ability and desire to work as part of an investigative team.
• Effective oral communication, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to write thorough, comprehensive reports summarizing details and providing strong analysis in support of an expert opinion.
• Specific knowledge of the laws, guidelines, and regulations, including Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and the California Health and Safety Code, relating to long-term care facilities and the care of elderly and dependent residents and patients.  
• Proficiency with office computers and software, including keyboarding, spreadsheets, case management tools, word processing, and databases.
• Ability to travel locally and within the state, including stays away from home for one or more days and nights.

Benefits

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Additional Information

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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 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.

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