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Special Operations Nurse Case Manager (National Capital Region)THIS POSITION OFFERS RELOCATION.
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. We maintain a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the world. We attract the best minds because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
We are seeking a stellar Special Operations Nurse Case Manager that will provide a full range of professional health nursing principles, practices, and procedures in clinical settings in order to analyze the full scope of problems associated with providing appropriate, cost effective care to Department of Defense (DOD) beneficiaries. At KBR we maintain a 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 history in order to develop time sensitive treatment plans which delineate the expected process of care delivery for selected case managed patients or populations.
Assess patient via the telephone, using established protocols, in order to provide appropriate and cost effective care.
Establish priorities for patient care monitor and evaluate progress toward the stated goals in order to provide coordinated, efficient, effective health care to its beneficiaries.
Oversee discharge-planning activities in order to ensure ideal timing and sequencing of patient care.
Provide professional assistance to health care finders in order to identify patient’s needs for referrals to appropriate health care providers or facilities.
Negotiate, write, finalize, and administer product/service agreements to insure mutual 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 improve practice, and ensure compliance.
Knowledge and skills in the use of VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines in order to ensure an evidence based standardized process of care to military beneficiaries.
•Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment and the fiscal dimension of population health in order to ensure optimal stewardship of resources.
Skill in use of research 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, tracking, rending, and analysis.
Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis information in order to provide timely, effective peer and higher level educational 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 or Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Current RN license; full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands.
A minimum of two (2) years nursing experience and must be certified as a case manager by a recognized certifying organization, i.e. Commission for Case Management Certification or American Nurse Credentialing Center or American 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, and outcomes research, 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 be required to receive and maintain clinical practice privileges.
Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English in order to meaningfully interact with peers, outside agencies, vendors, providers, and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to exchange information, provide briefings, presentations, research, and metrics to demonstrate or advance effective, efficient case management practice, outcomes, and organizational/MHS values.
Skill in team coordination, facilitation, and communication in order to facilitate the 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.
Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by the American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.
Standard Company Requirements:
Must comply with Safety, Health and Environmental plan, policies and procedures.
Must comply with the Quality Assurance plan, policies and procedures.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Responsible for completing all required training.
Perform other assignments and duties, as required.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K 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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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.
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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Major duties/functions include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious, deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations (VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6). The Nurse Manager is a competent nurse who demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. The Nurse Manager integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations. The focus is beyond the self to the evolution of systems thinking by synthesizing knowledge to solve problems that result in demonstrated outcomes. This nurse demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The competent nurse evaluates others, coaches and mentors others, and demonstrates leadership skills through collaborative efforts
1. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses).
2. Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs.
2.1. Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care. Reports equipment in need of repair.
2.2. Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately.
3. Makes assignments and directs activities of unit staff, (RNs, LPNs, students, PSAs, other team members).
4. Formulates and implements a plan of care based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
4.1. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
4.2. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care, establishing goals, and discharge planning.
4.3. Updates plan of care as needed based on patient responses.
4.4. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn.
4.5. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in educational needs and discharge planning.
5. Documents the nursing process.
5.1. Documentation is technically informative, consistent, accurate, concise, and timely manner.
5.2. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of expected outcomes.
5.3. Completes notes and/or uses addenda to avoid unsigned progress notes.
5.4. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses.
5.5. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
6. Manages nursing care of patients.
6.1. Provides direction to staff in meeting patient care needs.
6.2. Ensures that assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members.
6.3. Organizes and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary.
6.4. Organizes and prioritizes in order to meet changing patient care needs and staff assignments.
6.5. Assigns patient care responsibilities based upon patient needs and competencies of staff.
7. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
7.1. The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem.
7.2. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice.
7.3. The nurse has a relative sense of urgency.
7.4. The nurse takes the right action for the right reason (del Bueno).
8. Position-specific Competency Checklist is completed annually and is rated competent in all measured areas.
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Work schedule will be determined by the Supervisor.
Compressed/Flexible: No.
Telework: No.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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USAID Global Health supports some 2,500 personnel from Washington and in missions abroad to deploy vital health programs across the developing world focusing on improving health and health systems to increase equity in global life expectancy and burden of disease. Programs focus on a wide variety of health issues including infectious disease such as HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases; emerging threats such as avian influenza, COVID-19, and Ebola; infant and child programs such as immunization, diarrheal disease, pneumonia and newborn sepsis; maternal health; family planning; and nutrition.
The medical officer should be an authority in medicine and public health with broad biological, clinical, epidemiologic, research, and programmatic expertise that spans these diverse areas to provide technical leadership and advance strategic and operational excellence.
Serves as the primary technical and strategic advisor on the Bureau's full range of global health matters, including service delivery and research. Develops and maintains expert authoritative knowledge of medical and scientific literature on global health and global health security interventions, technology and programs.
Provides medical, scientific, and/or technical guidance to stakeholder governments, health related organizations, and private and public foundations in the development of global health programs, systems, and services.
Serves on inter-agency and international work groups or expert panels to address technical and operational issues in global health. Provides authoritative technical assistance to USAID missions and other parts of the agency in the development and implementation of health programs.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
Duties:
The registered nurse provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community. (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses).
The registered nurse, as a licensed professional, will be responsible and accountable for his/her practice.
Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies (VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6). The Registered Nurse Program Manager is a novice nurse with limited experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform. This is the dependent stage of working closely with a preceptor with a goal of developing skills and judgment to utilize the nursing process in real situations. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. The novice brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
The Registered Nurse Program Manager: Pain Management Nurse provides fundamental, knowledge-based care while developing technical skills within the Pain Clinic. The Nurse Program Manager: Pain Management RN demonstrates clinical competence performing initial history and assessment, care planning to include discharge planning, pain management, patient education, and documentation in Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The Nurse Program Manager: Pain Management requires frequent oversight, assistance in developing critical thinking skills and prioritizing patient care.
The Nurse Program Manager: Pain Management Nurse is self directed in managing complex patient situations within the Pain Clinic; administers prescribed therapies and evaluation of therapies in a timely manner. Provides broad program management including leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation of a program responsible for highly complex clinical care of Veterans. The Nurse Program Manager collaborates closely with a variety of VA staff to coordinate clinical services and consults; strategic planning and reporting of metrics; providing direct service, education, consultation, and training. The incumbent will have a high degree of organization, motivation, skill, and dedication to effectively coordinate care for Veterans with complex chronic pain and co-occurring mental-health and behavioral-health conditions. The Program Manager will also be experienced in telehealth technologies and collaboration with local resources for telehealth support. Strong skills in communication and coordination of care with an inter-professional team and diverse stakeholders are critical. Depending on the specific qualifications of Nurse Program Manager, the allocation of these duties will vary. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; oversight of administrative and programmatic resources; and monitoring of outcomes using a data-driven quality assurance process. Decisions made affect staff and other resources associated with the program and are made while exercising wide latitude and independent judgment. Such programs deliver specialized, complex, and highly professional
services that are important program components of the medical center and significantly impact the health care provided to Veterans.
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: TBD by the Supervisor
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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