Nurse Consultant - Washington DC

VetJobs•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

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 assess whether their medical histories, records, and current health profiles meet Department policy and regulatory requirements. The role involves reviewing medical and diagnostic reports and returning accurate, timely clearance reviews and adjudications. It requires frequent, sometimes sensitive communication with government employees and dependents, other government agencies, medical consultants, clients, and health care providers. The Nurse Consultant applies nursing-process principles and ISO standards, guidelines, and procedures to independently adjudicate medical clearances and determine post approvals for individuals with Class 2 clearances. The nurse reviews submitted records, assesses ongoing medical needs against available overseas medical resources, documents decisions and requirements in eMED, and communicates requirements and determinations clearly and professionally. The position also participates in internal reviews, committees, and staff meetings and provides orientation or training to new employees. This is a part-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours may be required by business need. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school or college.
Hold an unrestricted, current Registered Nurse license from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Have at least three years of current clinical experience in occupational health nursing, hospital nursing, or public health nursing.
Be computer literate and able to work with electronic medical records.
Possess a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in overseas health units.
Top Secret security clearance is 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 for initial medical clearances and updates to existing clearances.
Issue clearance determinations in a timely manner after case assignment.
Evaluate ongoing medical needs and issue post approvals for individuals with Post-Specific (Class 2) clearances, matching client needs with available overseas medical resources.
Independently adjudicate medical clearances using the nursing process and submitted medical information, including medical histories, laboratory reports, examinations, medical reports, cables, emails, and specialty consultations.
Adjudicate clearances assigned by the client’s last name initial.
Determine clearances based on submitted information, MIMED ISO standard operating procedures, and established guidelines for specific diagnoses.
Contact the client or complete the clearance decision within seven working days after accepting a case file, when sufficient information is available.
Communicate requirements for completing the medical clearance process and respond professionally to client and provider emails, cables, faxes, and phone calls.
Update the eMED problem list, enter concise progress notes, and document the rationale for Class 2 decisions in accordance with ISO guidelines.
Complete post-approval reviews within three working days after receipt of all required information.
Document post-approval requirements and decisions, including which posts are approved and not approved.
Participate in internal performance-standard reviews, process committees, and regular staff meetings.
Provide training or orientation to new employees.
Deliver attentive, timely, and professional customer service and review customer-satisfaction measures.