Nurse Consultant - Washington DC
About The Position
All Native Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to review medical clearance examinations and updates, assess medical diagnoses and needs, and make timely clearance and post-approval determinations. The role evaluates medical reports and diagnostic information against Department policy, regulations, ISO standards, medical clearance guidelines, and established procedures. It requires independent clinical decision-making and frequent, sometimes sensitive, communication with government employees, dependents, other agencies, health care providers, and medical consultants. The Nurse Consultant reviews initial and updated clearance submissions, adjudicates cases assigned by last name, and evaluates whether an individual’s health needs can be met at particular overseas posts. The nurse documents decisions and rationale in eMED, communicates missing-information requirements, and processes post approvals within the specified timelines. The role also participates in internal performance reviews, process committees, and staff meetings, provides customer service, and orients new employees. No supervisory responsibility is required. This is a part-time position in a professional office environment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. A Secret security clearance is required; Top Secret is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school or college.
- Unrestricted current Registered Nurse license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- At least three years of current clinical experience in occupational health nursing, hospital nursing, or public health nursing.
- Computer literacy and ability to work with electronic medical records.
- Ability to obtain or hold a Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in overseas health units.
- Top Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Review medical clearance examination and update submissions, including medical records, diagnostic reports, and other relevant information.
- Use ISO 9000 Medical Clearance Guidelines and established procedures to make accurate and timely clearance determinations for approximately 2,000 individuals per year, including employees assigned to war zones.
- Adjudicate clearances assigned by the individual’s last name, assessing submitted information against medical clearance guidelines and MIMED standard operating procedures.
- Contact clients or complete the clearance decision within seven working days after accepting a case file, when sufficient information is available.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and health care providers about requirements for completing the medical clearance process; respond to emails, cables, faxes, and phone calls.
- Update the eMED problem list, enter concise progress notes, and document the rationale for Class 2 clearance decisions.
- Evaluate ongoing medical needs and determine post approvals for individuals with Post-Specific (Class 2) clearances by matching client needs with available overseas medical resources.
- Complete post-approval reviews within three working days after receiving all required information, and document approved and non-approved posts.
- Participate in internal reviews of performance standards, process committees, and regular staff meetings.
- Provide timely, professional customer service and orient or train new employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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