STG International, Inc., a leading provider of contract staffing services in the government healthcare and human capital sectors, is currently accepting resumes for Registered Nurse Case Managers to provide services at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA.

STG International, Inc is seeking qualified candidates for Registered Nurse Case Manager positions. These candidates must be flexible to provide services Monday - Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 0630-1630.

This position requires the applicant to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to work at the government facility. Applicants are required to complete a professional credentialing and background verification process, which can take 30 - 90 days, prior to commencement of employment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Serve as a consultant to all disciplines regarding CM and related issues.

As directed, identify and integrate local CM process.

Required Skills:

Possess education as follows: a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited university.

Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U. S. Virgin Islands.

Possess a minimum of 24 months of case management experience within the preceding 36 months in a similar size and setting related to the requirements in the task order.

Possess and maintain one of the following: Certified Case Manager (CCM) issued by the Commission for Case Manager Certification, Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) issued by the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission, Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) issued by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) issued by the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Advanced Certification in Continuity of Care (ACCC) issued by the National Board for Certification in Continuity of Care, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) issued by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, Nurse Case Manager (RN-NCM) issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Care Manager Certified (CMC) issued by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.

OR

Possess a Masters Degree from a program accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Nurse Case Management. The health care worker is required to obtain any of the above certifications within 24 months of contract start.

Posses current BLS.

RN Case Managers shall possess a minimum of three years RN experience in a mental health unit within the preceding three years in a related mental health patient care setting or three years of comparable experience within the preceding three years in a related mental health patient care setting.

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Assist with the CHCS/AHLTA CM interface or other database designed to support CM.

Prepare routine reports and conduct analyses.

Assist with medically-complex issues.

Facilitate screening and assist with transfers of Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) families.

Participate in video teleconferences (VTCs) and other meetings as required.

As directed, implement applicable Case Management Society of America (CMSA), JCAHO & URAC Standards.

Maintain patient records in an orderly, secure fashion.

As directed, assist in the design and implementation of activities to increase hospital staff involvement in support of CM.

initiatives by providing orientation and ongoing education/in-service training specific to CM and the CMP.

Assist with the development of mechanisms to identify patients/clients for case management and provide patient referrals in accordance with MTF policies and protocols.

Assist in coordinating a multidisciplinary team to meet the health care needs, including medical and/or psychosocial management of specified patients.

Provide nursing expertise about the CM process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring.

Utilize MTF approved tools to support case management, such as those used for patient identification, and patient assessment, clinical practice guidelines, algorithms, CM software, databases for community resources, etc. Case Manager duties will consist of the following BUMED and MTF-established levels:

Level I: 50 cases/CM
Level II: 40 cases/CM
Level III: 30 cases/CM
Level IV: 20 cases/CM
Level V: 8-10 cases/CM
 

Utilize established MTF mechanisms to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan and follow-up post discharge in ambulatory and community health care settings.

Provide nursing advice and consultation in person and via telephone to patients/family members/significant others.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team members to set patient-specific goals. Develop treatment plans including preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and clinical interventions to ensure continuity of care toward the goal of optimal wellness.

Utilize established mechanisms to evaluate the patient, family, and provider satisfaction, use of resources and services in a quality-conscious, cost-effective manner.

Maintain liaison with appropriate community agencies and organizations.

Facilitate multidisciplinary discharge planning and other professional staff meetings as indicated for complex patient cases.

Alert physicians to significant changes or abnormalities in patients and provide information concerning their relevant condition, medical history and specialized treatment plan or protocol.

Plan for professional growth and development as related to case manager position and maintenance of CM certification.

Ensure appropriate health care instruction is provided to patients and caregivers base on identified learning needs.

Implement strategies to ensure smooth transition and continued health care treatment for patients when the military member transfers out of the area.

Possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and computer literacy to interpret and apply medical care criteria, such as InterQual.

Interdependently practice without the supervision of another licensed professional. The nurse case manager is responsible for complying with all applicable licensing regulations.

This position requires the applicant to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to work at the government facility. Applicants are required to complete a professional credentialing and background verification process, which can take 30 - 90 days, prior to commencement of employment.