RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Katmai Government Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katmai Government Services is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate care for MTF patients, collaborate with military and civilian providers, and oversee case management processes within the Colorado Springs facility. The role requires a BSN, 3+ years in medical/surgical settings, and 1+ year in case management, with active nursing licensure and TRICARE/Medicare knowledge.

Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to care standards, leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with

Qualifications

• BSN from an NLN- or AACN-accredited college/university as required by USAF Surgeon General
• Minimum 3 years of medical/surgical experience and at least 1 year in Case Management
• Must hold a current, active, unrestricted nursing license in the US (including nurse compact or eNLC)
• Must maintain a current state nursing license and TRICARE/Medicare knowledge
• Must obtain and maintain required credentialing documents per Katmai's Credentialing Specialist
• Must meet site's health screening and immunization requirements and security checks

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with care standards (JCAHO, AAAHC, CMSA)
• Collaborate with military and civilian providers; use UM systems to identify high-risk patients
• Determine eligibility for healthcare coordination services
• Coordinate with providers for appointment access and quality of care
• Coordinate services based on assessment data and patient/family needs
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and utilize available resources
• Attend discharge planning conferences and coordinate with local facilities
• Assist TRICARE/Medicare patients with access to providers
• Maintain directories of local Medicare providers and facilities
• Evaluate case management processes and intervene as needed
• Report monthly care summaries to Director of Medical Management
• Conduct monthly PCM-team evaluations of case management benefits
• Maintain a safe work environment and regular attendance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Case management knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Katmai Government Services is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate care for MTF patients, collaborate with military and civilian providers, and oversee case management processes within the Colorado Springs facility. The role requires a BSN, 3+ years in medical/surgical settings, and 1+ year in case management, with active nursing licensure and TRICARE/Medicare knowledge.

Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to care standards, leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with