Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Newport, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport, Rhode Island. The nurse provides clinical case management for patients with varied and complex health concerns. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating services and referrals, monitoring patients’ progress, and serving as a liaison between patients and health care professionals. The position is designated Mission Essential, and the incumbent may be required to work or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Requirements

A degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program; qualifying credentials include a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
For foreign nursing school graduates, completion of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program, including credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing an approved English language proficiency examination.
Meet one of the qualification pathways: a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program plus at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including coordinating patient care, educating patients or staff, and assisting with developing patient care plans; or successful completion of two and a half years of progressively higher-level graduate education toward a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in professional nursing or a related medical science field.
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Complete pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Applicants relying on foreign education must have their credentials evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Current federal employees claiming the occupational-series exemption must have continuously occupied a position in the 0610 series since September 27, 2017, or before, and provide documentation to validate their status.

Responsibilities

Attend daily multidisciplinary team meetings to address current issues, improve processes, and identify potential case management patients by reviewing available databases and points of contact for the specified population.
Complete follow-up assessments in the electronic record, updating information about patients’ current physical and emotional conditions.
Coordinate services, referrals, and appointments for patients receiving case management services.
Assess patient needs and formulate care plans for patients with complex health concerns, including researching, analyzing, testing, and evaluating information in uncommon, unpredictable, or complex situations.
Serve as a liaison between patients and health care professionals.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of beneficiaries’ health needs and develop plans of care.
Coordinate services for patients with varied complexities and intervene when a patient deviates from the anticipated path of progression.