Nurse (Outpatient Case Management)

US Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Indian Health Service, Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, MT, seeks a skilled registered nurse to provide advanced professional nursing case management and care coordination for eligible patients.

In this GS-9/11 positioned role, you will conduct nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate referrals and discharge planning, and educate patients and families to improve health outcomes in a Tribal health setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in professional nursing for GS-9.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and case management to patients with chronic conditions.
• Conduct nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up services; educate patients and families.

Skills

Professional nursing

Case management

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN licensure

PhD in Nursing (GS-11)

Job description

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).

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirement(s)

Education:

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School:

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure:

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Experience:

The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9:

• Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11:

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below-

Minimum Qualifications:

GS-9:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience providing professional nursing care and case management services to patients with chronic or recurring health conditions; conducting nursing assessments; developing and implementing individualized care plans using established protocols; coordinating referrals, discharge planning, and follow-up services; providing patient and family education; and monitoring and documenting patient progress, referring complex or unusual situations for guidance.

GS-11:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Experience managing nursing case management and care coordination for patients with complex or multiple health conditions; assessing clinical and psychosocial needs; developing, implementing, evaluating, and adjusting individualized care plans using professional nursing judgment; coordinating services and transitions across healthcare settings; providing direct nursing care and patient education; and using clinical data and patient outcomes to identify care gaps and recommend improvements in care coordination.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.