NURSING (CASE MANAGER) - TITLE 5 with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a NURSING (CASE MANAGER) - TITLE 5, GS-0610-11, you will interpret and translate service member (SM) limitations from non-military providers. Draft and submit recommendations for SMs with health limitations to profiling military provider for consideration and signature. Assist in ongoing patient care coordination. Support weekend Medical Readiness Events to schedule meetings with SM in case management, update unit leadership, attend medical synchronization meetings and provide dental support. Maintain mobilization medical readiness information databases and spreadsheets to provide status reports. Provide advice, guidance, and health teaching to SM and Chain of Command to assist in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations. Coordinate comprehensive health care services to support individual Medical Readiness requirements in support of State medical readiness. Present cases and summary information to senior leaders and State Surgeon Staff. Conduct reviews with health care team (OSS) and chain of command. Provide support, clinical expertise, and coaching to State Surgeon's Office personnel and Traditional Drilling Medical Providers. Assists in processing of line of duty investigations. May assist the Office of the State Surgeon, Health Systems Specialist staff, and Medical Readiness NCOs awaiting IDES determination and/or return to duty. Ensure Medical board (PEB/MEB) synchronization and submission is complete. Assist in the referral of SM's to MAR2/SRU/RCMC/INCAP. Coordinate and implement health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability. Facilitate and coordinate communication and education between SM and members of the health care team to optimize medical readiness. Provide education and guidance on medical transition programs IAW regulatory and statutory guidance. Assume responsibility and accountability for case management of all Soldiers in case load. Integrate management and case management processes to provide a framework for safe, effective, ethical decision-making within each of the case management team's roles. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5637P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, . Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board. Possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine or transferable license from other states, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours. Must be HIPPA trained and maintain certification. May be subject to drug testing. NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least two (2) years experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of health services activities such as, administration, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, or aeromedical evacuation. Complex knowledge of nursing theory and practice with clinical hands-on experience to evaluate, assess, and recommend the appropriate service member healthcare plans. Experience identifying case management issues, determining medical readiness, and making recommendations for improvement. Knowledge and professional nursing clinical expertise that provides the ability to assess, evaluate and recommend case management interventions. Experience using automated systems to input and analyze data relevant to case management. Experience preparing and conducting briefings, reports, or presentations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered. Education Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN/RN), Biology, or microbiology. -OR- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN/RN) or Biology. Other completed degrees are acceptable in Public Health, Entomology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or other closely-related degree fields. -OR- Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse or a Graduate Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH) with a bachelor's degree in a biological science. -OR- Master's degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), or Hospital Administration. -OR- Master's degree or equivalent in public health, and one year of graduate medical education completed. To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click . 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active du

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