Nurse (Outpatient Case Management)

The Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Lame Deer, MT is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide advanced professional nursing case management and care coordination for eligible patients at the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit.

The RN will manage a caseload, develop individualized care plans, coordinate across clinics and programs, and educate patients and families to improve self-management and adherence. A 1-year service agreement and federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• This position has an education requirement.
• Submit transcripts or a course list with titles, hours, and grades.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required before offer.
• Foreign education may require a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with chronic conditions by assessing needs and creating care plans.
• Coordinate care across providers, clinics, and community programs for timely services.
• Provide education and coaching to patients and families to promote understanding and adherence.
• Collect and maintain case management data and support quality improvement.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

The position provides advanced professional nursing case management and care coordination services for eligible patients at Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT. Incumbent reports to the division supervisor. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Manage a caseload of patients with chronic conditions by assessing needs and creating individualized care plans. Coordinate care across providers, clinics and community programs to ensure patients receive timely services and care.

Provide education and coaching to patients and families to promote understanding, self-management, and treatment adherence. Collects and maintains case management data, including service utilization, identified barriers, interventions, and patient outcomes. Use patient data to identify care gaps, improve coordination processes, and support quality improvement efforts.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

At least a 1 year service agreement will be required. Government Housing maybe available. IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers.

Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84363 – $127725/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-01.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.

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