Nurse (Case Management)

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• Manages complex patient caseloads; conducts comprehensive nursing assessments; develops implements evaluates and modifies individualized care plans; coordinates discharge planning and resources; and advocates for patient needs.
• Coordinates referrals transitions and services across healthcare settings; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams; identifies care gaps and barriers; and contributes to improvements in case management and care coordination processes.
• Provides professional nursing care clinical assessments interventions treatments follow-up and patient/family education to promote disease management treatment adherence self-management and patient safety.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
General Schedule Qualification Standards - Nurse Series 0610

EDUCATION: A graduate or higher-level degree bachelors degree associate degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

DEGREE FROM FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOL: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

LICENSURE: For all grade levels and positions applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure addition they must possess a current active full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL
Applicants must meet one of the following to qualify at this grade level:

• I have successfully completed a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. OR;
• I possess a diploma associates degree bachelors degree or masters degree from a professional nursing educational program and at least (1) one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level). Examples of experience include: Developing a tracking system for patient care coordination and care management across the continuum; independently plans and provides nursing care based on professional nursing practices and medical protocols or guidelines for patients; collaborating with the physicians to develop clinical protocols and guidelines that establish standards of care; providing case management for patients by coordinating services to meet patients care goals; providing oversight to ensure compliance and appropriateness of care. Experience working with healthcare referrals that involve eligibility requirements such as the IHS Purchased and Referred Care program or Medicaid