Registered Nurse Case Manager

Decypher; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Decypher seeks a Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum at Walter Reed, Bethesda, on-site. You will advocate for patients, support families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities include referrals, utilization management, and educating patients. U.S. Citizenship is required; compensation ranges from $40.00 to $50.00 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license active and unrestricted.
• RM/UM experience and behavioral health subspecialty knowledge.
• Experience coordinating care with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across the healthcare continuum.
• Manage complex cases including high-risk and behavioral health needs.
• Assess needs and develop personalized care plans to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate referrals, appointments, resources, and follow-up care.
• Support service members, families, and retirees with utilization management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with nursing standards and policies.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of Americas service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States and overseas.

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides comprehensive case management and referral/utilization management services, coordinating patient care across the continuum to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes. The RN serves as a patient advocate and multidisciplinary team member, managing complex and high-risk cases while supporting patients, families, and healthcare providers in accessing appropriate care and resources.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • Graduate from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and
  • Possess one of the following certifications:
    • Commission for Case Manager Certification Certified Case Manager (CCM).
    • Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS).
    • Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN).
    • American Board for Occupational Health Nurses Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S).
    • National Board for Certification in Continuity of Care Advanced Certification in Continuity of Care (ACCC).
    • Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
    • American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Case Manager (RN-NCM).
    • National Academy of Certified Care Managers Care Manager Certified (CMC).
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Experience:
  • Experience in Referral Management/Utilization Management (RM/UM).
  • Two to five years of current clinical subspecialty experience in Behavioral Health.
  • Knowledge of sources for patient care data, including medical records through ESSENTRIS and CHCS, 24-hour nursing reports, logs, consults, computerized data, and RMS.
  • Experience assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.
  • Experience coordinating patient care and services as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate exceptional patient care across the healthcare continuum, serving as a trusted advocate for patients and families.
• Manage complex cases involving high-risk, chronic, behavioral health, TBI, substance-related, catastrophic injury, and end-of-life needs.
• Assess patient needs and barriers and develop personalized care plans that improve outcomes and access to services.
• Coordinate referrals, appointments, resources, and follow-up care with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support active-duty service members, families, and retirees through effective case and utilization management.
• Promote quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective care while identifying opportunities to improve healthcare delivery.
• Educate and empower patients and families with resources, self-care guidance, and support navigating the healthcare system.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and use electronic medical records, databases, and other healthcare technology effectively.
• Collaborate across teams and provide consultation, education, and support to healthcare professionals and leadership.
• Maintain compliance and clinical excellence through adherence to nursing standards, MTF policies, Joint Commission guidelines, safety requirements, and professional competencies.
• Additional role details will be shared during the interview process.

Work Environment & Schedule: On site, at Walter Reed Monday to Friday, 0630 to 1500.

Physical requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the medical facility as needed to perform clinical and administrative duties. Ability to use computers and electronic medical records for extended periods and safely assist with patient care, equipment, and supplies as required.

Compensation & Benefits: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour + H&W

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)