Special Operations Nurse Case Manager (Coronado, CA)

KBR•Escondido, CA

31d•$87,600 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Special Operations Nurse Case Manager to provide professional nursing services in clinical settings and analyze the challenges involved in delivering appropriate, cost-effective care to Department of Defense beneficiaries. The role supports case-managed patients or populations through clinical assessments, coordinated care, discharge planning, referrals, utilization review, and evidence-based practice guided by VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines. The nurse case manager also applies knowledge of healthcare finance, research, information systems, pharmaceuticals, and outcome analysis to improve care and communicate results to stakeholders. The position is in Coronado, California, and offers relocation. It requires U.S. citizenship, a current unrestricted Registered Nurse license, case management certification, at least two years of nursing experience, and an active Secret or Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. The incumbent may need clinical practice privileges and must maintain credentialing at a local military treatment facility and current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Case manager certification from a recognized certifying organization, such as the Commission for Case Management Certification or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Knowledge of patient education principles and the management of complex medical, psychosocial, and financial problems to support adherence to individualized treatment plans and train peers and staff.
Ability to seek feedback from peers, professional colleagues, clients, and outcomes research to expand clinical knowledge, improve role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues.
Ability to consult effectively with healthcare providers at all levels and negotiate with outside providers for services and products.
May be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
Ability to maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local military treatment facility.
Fluent oral and written English communication skills for interacting with peers, outside agencies, vendors, providers, and Military Health System stakeholders, and for exchanging information and delivering briefings, presentations, research, and metrics.
Team coordination, facilitation, and communication skills to exchange information and education, support goal achievement, strengthen client support networks, and effect system or policy change.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, professional ethics, and practice standards.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association; front and back proof of all training, certifications, and documentation must be provided.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, record, and communicate information from primary health assessments, including detailed medical histories, to develop time-sensitive treatment plans for case-managed patients or populations.
Assess patients by telephone using established protocols to support appropriate and cost-effective care.
Establish patient-care priorities and monitor and evaluate progress toward stated goals to coordinate efficient and effective healthcare.
Oversee discharge planning to ensure appropriate timing and sequencing of patient care.
Assist healthcare finders in identifying patient referral needs and appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
Negotiate, write, finalize, and administer product and service agreements to support compliance with care goals.
Apply utilization-review criteria and identify and report actual or potential quality and risk-management issues.
Use VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines to support standardized, evidence-based care for military beneficiaries.
Apply knowledge of healthcare finance and population-health costs to steward resources effectively.
Use research tools to evaluate current practices, opportunities, and outcomes.
Use information systems and technology to manage individual or population health, improve practice, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
Use computers and software to collect, track, render, and analyze data.
Design and present computer-generated outcome analyses for peer and higher-level education or project briefings.
Apply knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including desired effects, side effects, and complications, to assess their impact on patients and recovery.
Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental and Quality Assurance plans, policies, and procedures.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance and complete required training.
Perform other assignments and duties as required.