Nurse (Clinical/Case Management) - Tacoma, United States - Department Of Defense

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    Summary



    This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

    About the Position: These positions may be located within Pediatrics or Family Medicine Clinics at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma Washington.

    -A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

    -Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.



    Duties

    • Serve as a Nurse Case Manager providing professional case management and health planning services.
    • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of beneficiary's health needs in order to develop a plan of care.
    • Plan with the patient, the Family, the physician/provider, other healthcare providers, the payer, and the community, to maximize healthcare response and quality, cost effective outcomes.
    • Educate both the patient and members of the healthcare delivery team about case management, healthcare and treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, psychosocial concerns, etc., so that informed decisions can be made.
    • Empower patients and serve as an advocate for both patients and the healthcare team to facilitate positive outcomes.
    • Provide oversight and input to nursing practice matters.
    • Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.