The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for a Child Welfare Services Registered Nurse (CWS RN) to provide case medical management and primary nursing services for children and youth involved with Child Welfare Services (CWS). This is a field-based position that includes collaboration with social workers, caregivers, and community partners to improve health outcomes and promote stability for children in foster care.
The CWS RN provides medical case management for children. The CWS RN also assists social workers in coordinating care and ensures timely access to medical, dental, developmental, and behavioral health services. The CWS RN provides medical education to social workers, caregivers, and staff through interpreting medical reports and supporting trauma-informed practices. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including social work, behavioral health, and public health professionals
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex cases involving medically fragile children or families with challenges such as substance use or disability.
- Conduct home and field visits in conjunction with social workers and/or other entities.
- Complete developmental screenings for children.
- Coordinate and review results of screenings, assessments, and evaluations to determine care needs.
- Instruct licensed and non-licensed personnel on specific tasks to be performed.
- Implement nursing and administrative policies.
- Prepare and maintain case records, case narratives, and reports.
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse
- A valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Desirable Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Pediatric or community/public health experience
Conditions of Employment
- Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness
This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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