NURSE (CLINICAL/CASE MANAGEMENT)

Defense Health Agency; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package

Job summary

A governmental health organization in Tacoma is seeking a Nurse (Clinical/Case Management) responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing patient care plans. Candidates must possess a nursing degree and a valid nursing license. The position requires at least one year of professional nursing experience and includes responsibilities at the Army Medical Center Madigan. The job offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• A graduate or higher degree from an accredited nursing educational program is required.
• Must have a current, active license as a professional nurse.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience is required.
• One year of professional nursing experience with health assessments and care plan coordination.
• BLS certification required/maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments.
• Develop and implement patient care and treatment plans.
• Deliver education to patients and staff.
• Consent to random drug testing as part of pre-employment screening.
• Immunization screening and Hepatitis B vaccination may be required for direct patient contact.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Comprehensive health assessments

Patient care and treatment plans

Education delivery to patients and staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Nurse (Clinical/Case Management) – Tacoma, WA

These 2 positions are within the Directorate of Mental Health, Psychiatry Services and Department of Behavioral Health located at Army Medical Center Madigan, Joint Base Lewis–McChord, Washington.

Location: Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM), approximately 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia. The base is situated along Interstate 5, providing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and neighboring communities. The area offers abundant natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Benefits include competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions.

Learn more about federal employment benefits: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.

Recruitment Incentives

• A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Responsibilities

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation (Tier 1) is required.
• Appointment is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR § 315.
• Employee must sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or provide a recognized exemption.
• Position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing; selectees must consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B vaccination is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to prove other immunizations depending on the position type.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non‑privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements for Nurse (Clinical/Case Management)

Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. The program must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or another recognized accrediting body. (Note: Attach a copy of transcripts.)

Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Foreign Degree: A degree from a foreign nursing school. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017, or earlier. Exempt candidates must provide documentation verifying status, including a professionally approved nursing program degree and an active professional nurse registration.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Education/Experience: A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS‑9 grade level or above) which includes comprehensive health assessments, development and implementation of patient care and treatment plans, and education delivery to patients and staff. (Attach transcripts.)

Or a successful completion of two and a half years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading toward a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Foreign Education Evaluation: For foreign education, credentials must be evaluated by a recognized private organization and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited education or full credit must be granted. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.