Nurse Consultant: Care Coordination Lead

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (DOD); Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, is seeking a Nurse (GS-11) to provide expert clinical leadership and comprehensive care coordination. The role requires coordinating with military and civilian providers to ensure continuous patient care and robust discharge planning.

Required qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited program, active licensure, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted Nursing license and NCLEX.
• BLS certification required; advanced certifications not substituting BLS.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert clinical knowledge to guide healthcare practitioners and teams in improving patient outcomes.
• Develop and monitor clinical case management and discharge planning per DHA and TRICARE guidelines.
• Identify and assess complex patient care needs including high-risk cases and healthcare costs.
• Coordinate clinical care and transitions among military and civilian facilities to ensure continuous care.
• Educate patients and families on case management processes and resources for informed decisions.
• Evaluate case management activities and medical records for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external facilities and social services to support care continuity.

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, is seeking a Nurse (GS-11) to provide expert clinical leadership and comprehensive care coordination. The role requires coordinating with military and civilian providers to ensure continuous patient care and robust discharge planning.

Required qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited program, active licensure, and a current BLS certification.