NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32), Position Description Number D2666P01 and is part of the AL MED DET, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: AL MED DET, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC E.

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What you will do

• Interpret and translate SM limitations from non-military providers.
• Draft language in web-based system and submit recommendations for SMs with health limitations to profiling military provider for consideration and signature.
• Assists in ongoing patient care coordination until planned outcomes are achieved.
• Unless otherwise directed by the DSS, support every weekend Medical Readiness Event (MRE) in the state with appropriate staff to schedule meetings with SM in case management, update unit leadership, attend medical synchronization meetings and may provide dental support.
• Uses automated systems to document and track a variety of data related to case management and care.
• Integrates personal data files with other available automated systems to provide information required for briefings, presentations, reports.
• Maintain local mobilization medical readiness information databases and spreadsheets to provide monthly status reports to units and OSS.
• Each of these processes will be as dictated by applicable regulatory, NGB or OSS guidance.
• Consultant/Collaborator Role: Provides advice, guidance, and health teaching to SM and Chain of Command, in individual or group settings designed to assist the SM in understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations.
• The incumbent assists in coordinating comprehensive health care services to support individual Medical Readiness requirements in support of State medical readiness.
• Presents, with minimal supervision, cases and summary information to senior leaders such as unit commanders and State Surgeon Staff.
• Incumbent will hold quarterly reviews with members of the health care team (OSS) and chain of command.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of physical profile limitations to Unit POCs.
• Works with the Medical Standards Officer to insure the Soldier transitions at an expected rate through the proposed care/treatment plan.
• Problem solves with the team, on an individual or system basis to correct problems, prevent negative outcomes, inefficiencies.
• Provides support, clinical expertise, and coaching to personnel within the State Surgeon's Office and Traditional Drilling Medical Providers within the organization.
• Participates in a continuing process improvement program for ongoing systematic monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes to include tracking appropriate data.
• Educator Role: Coordinates and implements health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability This will encompass complex 1:1 interaction with SM due to the sensitive issues that require discretion yet have a profound impact on deployability.
• Facilitates and coordinates communication and education between service member and all relevant members of the health care team and chain of command to optimize medical readiness and improve coordination with unit commanders on case management issues, community resources, or other issues.
• Educates the SM for care, appropriate use of their medical facilities and services.
• Educator Role: Coordinates and implements health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability This will encompass complex 1:1 interaction with SM due to the sensitive issues that require discretion yet have a profound impact on deployability.
• Facilitates and coordinates communication and education between service member and all relevant members of the health care team and chain of command to optimize medical readiness and improve coordination with unit commanders on case management issues, community resources, or other issues.
• Educates the SM for care, appropriate use of their medical facilities and services.
• Provides education and guidance on applicable medical transition programs IAW current regulatory and statutory guidance through interdisciplinary collaboration, determines the prioritization, goals, and care plan.
• Maintains documentation and database for outcome evaluation as required.
• Briefs and seeks support from commanders, senior leaders, and key personnel on prevention, medical readiness, and access to care.
• Professional Demeanor: Assumes responsibility and accountability for case management of all Soldiers in case load.
• Integrates management and case management processes to provide a framework for safe, effective, ethical decision-making within each of the case management team's roles.
• Supports the organizational vision, mission, and goals.
• Displays deep rooted values in accord with those of the Army and encourages the same in peers, co-workers, and Soldiers.
• (10%) Performs other duties as assigned.
• PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Education

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's 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(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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 minimally 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 top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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 (***). **This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.

All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**