Nurse Consultant - Washington DC

VetJobs • Washington, DC

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About The Position

All Native Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to review medical clearance examinations and updates, determine individuals’ medical diagnoses and needs, and adjudicate clearances according to Department policies, regulations, and established guidelines. The role reviews medical and diagnostic reports and aims to return accurate, timely clearance decisions. It requires independent clinical judgment and extensive, sometimes sensitive, communication with government employees, dependents, other government agencies, medical consultants, clients, and health care providers.

The Nurse Consultant evaluates initial clearances, updates, and post-specific approvals, including cases involving employees assigned to war zones. The position manages clearance cases assigned by surname initial and assesses whether individuals’ medical histories, records, current health profiles, ongoing care needs, and available overseas medical resources meet requirements for particular posts. The NC communicates information requirements and decisions, documents reviews in eMED, and completes reviews within stated working-day timelines.

The role also participates in internal performance reviews, process committees, and staff meetings; follows ISO medical-clearance and quality-service standards; supports customer satisfaction; and provides orientation or training to new employees. The position has no supervisory responsibility. It operates in a professional office environment and is full-time, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening and weekend hours as business needs require. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of current clinical experience in occupational health nursing, hospital nursing, or public health nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or college.
• Unrestricted current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Computer literacy and ability to work with electronic medical records.
• Secret security clearance is required, as stated in the Security Clearance section.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in overseas health units.
• Top Secret security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use ISO 9000 Medical Clearance Guidelines to determine medical clearances for approximately 2,000 individuals per year, including employees assigned to war zones.
• Review medical information submitted by clients or medical providers for initial clearances and updates to existing clearances.
• Issue consistent clearance determinations in a timely manner after assignment of a case.
• Issue post approvals for individuals with Post-Specific (Class 2) clearances and evaluate ongoing medical needs against available post resources.
• Independently assess medical information, including medical history, laboratory reports, physical examinations, medical reports, cables, emails, and specialty consultations, and adjudicate clearances under ISO 3360 standards.
• Adjudicate clearances assigned according to the individual's last-name initial.
• Determine clearances using submitted information, MIMED standard operating procedures, and pre-established guidelines for specific diagnoses.
• Contact the client or complete the clearance decision within 7 working days after accepting a case file, when sufficient information is available.
• Communicate requirements for completing the clearance process to clients verbally and in writing, and respond professionally to emails, cables, faxes, and phone calls from clients and health care providers.
• Update the eMED problem list, enter concise progress notes, and document the ISO-guideline rationale for Class 2 clearance decisions.
• Complete post-approval reviews within 3 working days after receiving all required information, using relevant tools and guidelines and consulting with medical providers and overseas medical personnel as needed.
• Document requirements for post-approval requests and record which posts are approved or not approved.
• Participate in internal reviews of performance standards, process committees, and regular staff meetings.
• Follow medical-clearance guidelines and quality-service standards, review customer satisfaction measurements, and provide thorough and consistent service.
• Provide training or orientation to new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed