Clinical Case Management Nurse (Consultant)

Quick Facts

• Direct hire
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes
• Student loan repayment may be authorized

Description

The Clinical Case Management Nurse (Consultant) will develop and implement clinical case management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition protocols to improve quality of care, healthcare coordination and collaboration, maximize MTF resources, and improve patient outcomes.

In this role, you will assess and identify patient care needs for high-risk and high-utilizer cases, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and coordinate available facility and community resources to match patient needs and reduce costs.

Benefits

• Benefits are available (see the employer’s benefits section for details)

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Degree in nursing from an accredited professional nursing program (attach transcripts)
• Active, full, unrestricted RN license/registration and passing NCLEX
• Either: 1+ year of professional nursing experience (GS-9 equivalent) in case management/care coordination and program evaluation across healthcare systems or a PhD/doctoral degree in nursing or related medical science
• Background investigation suitability/fitness determination; Personnel Security Investigation required
• Initial and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18
• Seasonal influenza vaccination consent or a recognized exemption
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing (urinalysis)
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
• Ability to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements
• Ability to work irregular hours and be on call, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Mission essential and inclement weather essential—report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or emergencies