Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Quantico, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as a Nurse (Clinical/Case Manager) responsible for analyzing problems associated with providing health care to patients and/or beneficiaries for the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). This position is at Quantico Naval Health Clinic. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Tuberculosis (TB): This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Driver’s License: The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to TDY or business travel requirements to various locations. This may require travel via privately owned vehicles, commercial transport platforms, and/or military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes, coordinating patient care, serve as patient's liaison with healthcare professional across military and civilian sectors and assisting with developing patient care plans.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of beneficiaries with complex medical, psychosocial, and resource needs; develop patient-centered, cost-effective plans of care with patients, families, providers, payers, and community resources.
• Coordinate healthcare services, referrals, appointments, specialty care, and ancillary support across military treatment facility (MTF), civilian, and community systems to achieve timely, appropriate care and positive outcomes.
• Serve as the primary patient advocate and liaison between patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external providers; identify and mitigate barriers to healthcare access, utilization, and adherence.
• Monitor and document patient status, care-plan progress, interventions, and variances in the electronic health record; intervene when patients deviate from the expected progression of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate complex or unusual clinical and administrative issues, analyze incomplete or conflicting information, and recommend feasible alternatives that address serious medical concerns.
• Screen, interview, counsel, and enroll appropriate case-management clients; participate in daily multidisciplinary meetings and review available data sources to identify patients who may benefit from case-management services.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree