Special Operations Case Manager / Nurse Case Manager (Hampton Roads,VA)

Title: Special Operations Case Manager / Nurse Case Manager (Hampton Roads, VA) 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   Case Manager / 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 .
• Demonstrated skill in understanding diagnoses   in order to   assist   patients to optimize their level of function and self-care.
• Current   licens ur e ;    full , active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse   or Licensed Clinical Social Worker   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   or case management   experience   and   must be certified as a case manager   by a recognized certifying organization,   i.e.   Commission for Case Management Certification , American Case Manager Association,   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.
• F luent 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 L ife Support ( BCLS )   by   the American Heart Association; m ust 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 . Desired Qualifications/Experience:
• Candidate has   previous   military background/experience 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   401 K 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. Click here to learn more:    KBR

Benefits

New | KBR Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

We Deliver – Together. 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.