Nurse Case Manager

Battelle Memorial Institute; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to support the POTFF program for the U.S. Special Operations Command in Virginia. The role analyzes patient needs, develops time-sensitive treatment plans, and coordinates discharge planning to optimize outcomes.

You will interact with healthcare providers, manage data, and ensure cost-effective, compliant patient care across the DoD beneficiary population.

Qualifikationen

• Certified as a case manager by a recognized certifying organization.
• Two years' nursing experience minimum.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. and territories.
• Ability to obtain and apply feedback to improve care and outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional nursing care and assess and plan cost‑effective patient care.
• Collect, organize, and communicate health data for timely treatment plans.
• Assess patient care via telephone using established protocols.
• Oversee discharge planning to optimize care transitions.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with health care providers.

Kenntnisse

Nurse Case Manager

Health data analysis

Telephonic assessment

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse license

Jobbeschreibung

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Nurse Case Manager to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As a Nurse Case Manager, you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence-based decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

This position applies professional health nursing principles and clinical expertise to analyze and address complex patient needs, ensuring appropriate and cost-effective treatment. This role involves collecting and communicating detailed health data, developing time-sensitive treatment plans, assessing patient care via telephone, and coordinating discharge planning to optimize care delivery and outcomes. Additionally, the Nurse Case Manager facilitates referrals, collaborates with healthcare providers, and manages service agreements to support efficient, effective, and compliant patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of professional health nursing principles, practices, and procedures in clinical settings to analyze the full scope of problems associated with providing appropriate, cost-effective care to Department of Defense (DOD) beneficiaries


• Collect, organize, record, and communicate data relevant to primary health assessments including a detailed medical history to develop time sensitive treatment plans which delineate the expected process of care delivery for selected case managed patients or populations


• Assess patient care via the telephone, using established protocols to provide appropriate and cost-effective care


• Establish priorities for patient care monitors and evaluate progress toward the stated goals to provide coordinated, efficient, effective health care to its beneficiaries


• Oversee discharge-planning activities to ensure ideal timing and sequencing of patient care


• Provides professional assistance to health care finders to identify patient's needs for referrals to appropriate health care providers or facilities


• Negotiate, write, finalize, and administer product/service agreements to ensure mutual compliance in meeting care goals

Key Qualifications

• Certified as a case manager by a recognized certifying organization, i.e., Commission for Case Management Certification or American Nurse Credentialing Center


• At least two years' nursing experience


• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands


• Ability to seek feedback from peers, professional colleagues, clients, and outcomes research, to expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues.


• Experience effectively consulting with health care providers at all levels and negotiating with outside providers for services and products to obtain client services and support


• Experience understanding diagnoses to assist patients to optimize their level of function and self-care


• Possess knowledge of patient education principles and management of complex medical, psychosocial, and financial problems to enhance patient adherence to individualized treatment plans and train peers and staff


• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF


• Possess oral and written communication skills 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 value.


• Experience in team coordination, facilitation, and communication to facilitate the exchange of information/education, enhance goal achievement, augment abilities of client support network, and effect change in system or policy at an