Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

About the role

The Transition Nurse Case Manager (Registered Nurse Case Manager) provides nursing and case management support to Naval Special Warfare Service Members transitioning from military service. The role reviews medical needs, coordinates continuity of care, facilitates referrals, supports healthcare planning and connects Service Members with resources that promote successful post-service outcomes. It is a full-time position based in Coronado, CA with about 10% travel contingent upon award, with a stated pay of $70,000 - $100,000 per year.

Key responsibilities

• Apply professional nursing principles to support case management services.
• Collect, organize, document and communicate health assessment and care coordination information.
• Develop individualized care management plans with milestones, responsibilities and care coordination actions.
• Conduct authorized telephonic and virtual case management assessments.
• Establish priorities, monitor progress toward goals and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers, community resources and support services.
• Collaborate with military, civilian, veteran and community healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide health education to Service Members and their families within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Identify quality, utilization, safety and risk management concerns and report them through established procedures.
• Maintain case management documentation, workload data, metrics and reports, and take part in case reviews, meetings and training.
• Help transitioning Service Members understand healthcare transition options, Veterans Affairs resources and continuity-of-care pathways.

Required profile

• US citizen with a valid U.S. driver's license and an active Secret security clearance.
• Current, full, active and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, DC or U.S. territory.
• At least two years of professional nursing experience.
• Case-management certification from a recognized body (e.g., CCMA, ACMA, ANCC); the contractor may allow obtaining it within one year of hire if approved by the Government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient education, care coordination, case management and complex medical, psychosocial and financial issues.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with patients, families, providers, agencies, vendors, Military Health System stakeholders and government personnel.
• Knowledge of professional ethics, standards of practice and relevant federal, state and local laws.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Nursing and case management practice.