Registered Nurse – Case Manager

Mahalo for your interest in this role Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready For more information about DAWSON please visit dawsonohanacom Registered Nurse Case Manager Shift 9 hour shift with one hour lunch break scheduled between the hours of 0630 1530 0730 1630 0830 1730 or 0930 1830 CST Monday Friday Duties Provide clinical nursing administrative and organizational skills in managing the continuity of care for the beneficiary populations supported through the Virtual Medical Center VMC Conduct comprehensive assessments of Active Duty Service Members health needs to develop a plan of care Plan with the patient the family the physicianprovider other healthcare providers the payer and the community to maximize healthcare response and quality cost effective outcomes Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the healthcare team Educate both the patient and members of the healthcare delivery team about case management healthcare and treatment options community resources insurance benefits psychosocial concerns etc so that informed decisions can be made Engage in problem solving exploring options to care when available and alternative plans when necessary to achieve desired outcomes Encourage appropriate use of healthcare services and strive to improve quality of care and maintain cost effectiveness Empower patients and serve as an advocate for both patients and the healthcare team to facilitate positive outcomesCoordinate follow up consult and care services for Service Members supported by the VMCParticipate in the identification of processes systems and practice metrics; and in determining measures of care outcomes for the population servedScreen all potential case management clients within established timeframe after identification for appropriatenessbenefit of case management services to client andor InstitutionIntroduce innovative nursing techniques practices and approaches in collaboration with health care providers to identify assess educate plan and coordinate care through programs designed to provide efficient comprehensive and cost effective service for case managed patientsCoordinate with patient focused multidisciplinary teams of clinicians to develop treatment timelinesParticipate in all phases of the Case Management Program CMP and ensure that the CMP meets established case management CM standards of careProvide nursing expertise about the CM process including assessment planning implementation coordination and monitoring Identify opportunities for CM and identify and integrate local CM processesDevelop and implement local strategies using inpatient outpatient onsite and telephonic CMDevelop and implement tools to support case management such as those used for patient identification and patient assessment clinical practice guidelines algorithms CM software and databases for community resourcesIntegrate CM and utilization management UM and integrating nursing case management with social work case managementMaintain liaison with appropriate community agencies MTFs and organizationsAccurately collect and document patient care data in electronic healthcare recordDevelop treatment plans including preventive therapeutic rehabilitative psychosocial and clinical interventions to ensure continuity of care toward the goal of optimal wellnessEstablish mechanisms to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan and follow up post discharge in ambulatory and community health care settingsProvide appropriate health care instruction to patient andor caregivers based on identified learning needsContract nurses providing services under this contract shall perform the same clinical duties as those required of any military or Government civil service nurse of similar experience assigned to the same unitIdentify problems with health care access and utilization in both the military and civilian sectors and recommends alternatives to overcome these difficulties Problem areas addressed may include admissions outpatient visits bill charges acquisition of equipment and services patient complaints and inquiries as well as population health and quality improvement issuesUpdates patients chartsinformation within 72 business hours post appointment Documentation for a high visibility or higher acuity patient shall be updated within COB to allow shared visibility to shared providers HCW shall follow the SOPs duty limitations weapons access assessments Safety and notification are a multi disciplinary approach using providers provider extenders and case management teams This solution will focus on low to moderate safety risk patients allowing the Military Treatment Facility MTF to focus on the higher needs specialty needs of Soldiers in personQualifications DegreeEducation Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ACEN the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education CCNE or as otherwise outlined in this PWSCertifications in addition to Basic Life Support Possess one of the following certificationsCommission for Case Manager Certification Certified Case Manager CCMCertification of Disability Management Specialists Commission Certified Disability Management Specialist CDMSAssociation of Rehabilitation Nurses Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse CRRNAmerican Board for Occupational Health Nurses Certified Occupational Health Nurse COHN or Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist COHN SNational Board for Certification in Continuity of Care Advanced Certification in Continuity of Care ACCCCommission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Certified Rehabilitation Counselor CRCAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Case Manager RN NCMNational Academy of Certified Care Managers Care Manager Certified CMCExperience One year of experience in nursing as identified in this PWS after graduationBoard Certification NoneLicensureRegistration Current full active and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required in this PWSDAWSON is an Equal OpportunityVEVRAA federal contractor All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law DAWSON offers a best in class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401k program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration