NURSING (CASE MANAGER)

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Organizational/Administrative Role: Interpret and translate SM limitations from non-military providers. Draft language in web-based system and submit recommendations for SMs with health limitations to profiling military provider for consideration and signature. Assists in ongoing patient care coordination until planned outcomes are achieved. Unless otherwise directed by the DSS, support every weekend Medical Readiness Event (MRE) in the state with appropriate staff to schedule meetings with SM in case management, update unit leadership, attend medical synchronization meetings and may provide dental support. Uses automated systems to document and track a variety of data related to case management and care. Integrates personal data files with other available automated systems to provide information required for briefings, presentations, reports. Maintain local mobilization medical readiness information databases and spreadsheets to provide monthly status reports to units and OSS. Each of these processes will be as dictated by applicable regulatory, NGB or OSS guidance.

2. Consultant/Collaborator Role: Provides advice, guidance, and health teaching to SM and Chain of Command, in individual or group settings designed to assist the SM in understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations. The incumbent assists in coordinating comprehensive health care services to support individual Medical Readiness requirements in support of State medical readiness. Presents, with minimal supervision, cases and summary information to senior leaders such as unit commanders and State Surgeon Staff. Incumbent will hold quarterly reviews with members of the health care team (OSS) and chain of command. Provide guidance and interpretation of physical profile limitations to Unit POCs. Works with the Medical Standards Officer to insure the Soldier transitions at an expected rate through the proposed care/treatment plan. Problem solves with the team, on an individual or system basis to correct problems, prevent negative outcomes, inefficiencies. Provides support, clinical expertise, and coaching to personnel within the State Surgeon's Office and Traditional Drilling Medical Providers within the organization. Participates in a continuing process improvement program for ongoing systematic monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes to include tracking appropriate data. Works with personnel for processing of line of duty investigations IAW AR 600-8-4, medical boards for the disability evaluation system IAW AR 635-40 and DA PAM 635-40 and composing/processing requirements for Soldiers eligible for care under all programs for injured Soldiers which include but are not limited to RCMC, and INCAP IAW all written guidance and policy.

3. Educator Role: Coordinates and implements health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability. This will encompass complex 1:1 interaction with SM due to the sensitive issues that require discretion yet have a profound impact on deployability. Facilitates and coordinates communication and education between service member and all relevant members of the health care team and chain of command to optimize medical readiness and improve coordination with unit commanders on case management issues, community resources, or other issues. Educates the SM for care, appropriate use of their medical facilities and services. Provides education and guidance on applicable medical transition programs IAW current regulatory and statutory guidance through interdisciplinary collaboration, determines the prioritization, goals, and care plan. Maintains documentation and database for outcome evaluation as required.

4. Professional Demeanor: Assumes responsibility and accountability for case management of all Soldiers in case load. Integrates management and case management processes to provide a framework for safe, effective, ethical decision-making within each of the case management team's roles. Supports the organizational vision, mission, and goals. Displays deep rooted values in accord with those of the Army and encourages the same in peers, co-workers, and Soldiers. The incumbent shall have team meetings as required based on coordination CM efforts with medical readiness NCO's, Health Systems Specialist Office, and the State Surgeon office. with the Deputy State Surgeon (DSS), the State Surgeon (SS), and the State Dental Officer (SDO) (or appointed representatives) to review all cases in progress. The incumbent shall be responsible to know the following ARNG web-based electronic data systems to include but not limited to: Medical Operations Data System (MODS): Medical Non-Deployable (MND), Dental Classification Module (DENCLASS), Health Readiness Record (HRR), Medical Data Protection System (MEDPROS), Soldiers Patient Locator (SPL), and the Warrior Transition Report (WTR).

5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You must submit all required documents (see "Required Documents" section).
• Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
• This employer participates in E-Verify: Federal Law required all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with Chain of Command, coworkers, and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime or comp time may be required.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must be HIPAA trained and maintain certification.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess understanding of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of health services activities such as, administration, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, or aeromedical evacuation.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess at least one (1) year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09). This experience must demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and practices related to the management of occupational health care delivery systems; experience in planning for and executing state occupational health programs; and at least six months of experience in one of the medical service core functions (health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information, etc.). Must have demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Must possess successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; OR at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

Additional information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period (if you claim veterans preference) or 2-year trial period (for non-veterans) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.