Special Operations Nurse Case Manager Case Manager (Hampton Roads, VA)

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We are seeking a stellarSpecial OperationsNurse Case Manager / Case Managerthatwillprovidea full range of professional health nursing principles practices and procedures in clinical settingsin order toanalyze the full scope of problems associated with providingappropriatecost effectivecare to Department of Defense (DOD) beneficiaries.AtKBRwemaintaina highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts Could this be you

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collect organize record and communicate data relevant to primary health assessments including a detailed medical historyin order todevelop time sensitive treatment plans which delineate the expected process of care delivery for selected case managed patients or populations.

• Assesspatientvia the telephone using established protocols in order to provide appropriate andcost effectivecare.

• Establish priorities for patient caremonitorand evaluate progress toward the stated goals in order to provide coordinated efficient effective health care to its beneficiaries.

• Overseedischarge-planningactivities in order to ensure ideal timing and sequencing of patient care.

• Provide professional assistance to health care finders in order to identifypatientsneeds for referrals to appropriate health care providers or facilities.

• Negotiate writefinalize and administer product/service agreements toinsuremutual compliance in meeting care goals.

• Knowledge and skill in using pre-established utilization review criteria recognize and report actual or potential quality and risk management issues in order to improvepractice andensure compliance.

• Knowledge and skills in the use of VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines in order to ensure an evidencebasedstandardized process of care to military beneficiaries.

• Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment and the fiscal dimension of population healthin order toensureoptimalstewardship of resources.

• Skill inuse ofresearch tools in order to critically evaluate existing practices opportunities and outcomes.

• Skill in management of information systems and technology in order to manage individual or population health continuously improve practice and effectively communicate practice outcomes to involved stakeholders.

• Knowledge of computers and software applications in order to conduct data collection trackingrending and analysis.

• Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis informationin order toprovidetimely effective peer andhigher leveleducational programs or project briefings.

• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals their desired effects side effects and complications of their use in order to gauge their effect on patients and their recovery.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training:

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This position requires a Secret Clearance orTop SecretClearance or the ability to obtaina clearance.

• Demonstrated skill in understanding diagnoses in order to assist patients to optimize their level of function and self-care.

• Currentlicensure;full active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurseor Licensed Clinical Social Workerin one of any U.S. State the District of Columbia Guam PuertoRicoor U.S. Virgin Islands.

• A minimum of two (2) years nursing experienceor case managementexperienceandmust be certified as a case managerby a recognized certifying organizationi.e.Commission for Case Management Certification American Case Manager AssociationorAmerican Nurse Credentialing Center or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of patient education principles and management of complex medical psychosocial and financial problems in order to enhance patient adherence to individualized treatment plans and train peers and staff.

• Ability to seek feedback from peers professional colleagues clients andoutcomesresearch in order to expand clinical knowledge enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues.

• Skills to effectively consult with health care providers at all levels and negotiate with outside providers for services and products in order to obtain client services and support.

• May beto receive andmaintainclinical practice privileges.

• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF.

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in Englishin order tomeaningfully interact with peers outside agencies vendors providers and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to exchange information provide briefings presentations research and metrics todemonstrateor advance effective efficient case management practice outcomes and organizational/MHSvalues.

• Skill in team coordination facilitation and communicationin order tofacilitatethe exchange of information/ education enhance goal achievement; augment abilities of client support network and effect change in system or policy at any level.

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations professional code of ethics and practice standards in order to ensure adherence within legal and professional parameters.

• Mustmaintaincurrent certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)bythe American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Standard CompanyRequirements:

• Mustcomply withSafety Health and Environmental planpoliciesand procedures.

• Mustcomply withthe Quality Assurance planpoliciesand procedures.

• Mustmaintainregular and acceptable attendance.

• Responsible for completing all required training.

• Perform other assignments anddutiesas.

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidate haspreviousmilitary background/experience

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule.We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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