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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a NURSE CASE MANAGER, Position Description Number T5637P01 and is part of the LA ARNG STATE SURGEON OFFICE, National Guard.
10/30/2024 to 11/13/2024
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time
Excepted
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24LAHRO000012555152
816652400
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Organizational/Administrative Role: Interpret and translate SM limitations from non-military providers. Draft language in web-based system and submit recommendations for SMs with health limitations to profiling military provider for consideration and signature. Assists in ongoing patient care coordination until planned outcomes are achieved. Unless otherwise directed by the DSS, support every weekend Medical Readiness Event (MRE) in the state with appropriate staff to schedule meetings with SM in case management, update unit leadership, attend medical synchronization meetings and may provide dental support. Uses automated systems to document and track a variety of data related to case management and care. Integrates personal data files with other available automated systems to provide information required for briefings, presentations, reports.
2. Consultant/Collaborator Role: Provides advice, guidance, and health teaching to SM and Chain of Command, in individual or group settings designed to assist the SM in understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations. The incumbent assists in coordinating comprehensive health care services to support individual Medical Readiness requirements in support of State medical readiness. Presents, with minimal supervision, cases and summary information to senior leaders such as unit commanders and State Surgeon Staff. Incumbent will hold quarterly reviews with members of the health care team (OSS) and chain of command. Provide guidance and interpretation of physical profile limitations to Unit POCs. Works with the Medical Standards Officer to insure the Soldier transitions at an expected rate through the proposed care/treatment plan. Problem solves with the team, on an individual or system basis to correct problems, prevent negative outcomes, inefficiencies. Provides support, clinical expertise, and coaching to personnel within the State Surgeon's Office and Traditional Drilling Medical Providers within the organization. Participates in a continuing process improvement program for ongoing systematic monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes to include tracking appropriate data. Works with personnel for processing of line of duty investigations IAW AR 600-8-4, medical boards for the disability evaluation system IAW AR 635-40 and DA PAM 635-40 and composing/processing requirements for Soldiers eligible for care under all programs for injured Soldiers which include but are not limited to RCMC, and INCAP IAW all written guidance and policy.
3. Educator Role: Coordinates and implements health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability This will encompass complex 1:1 interaction with SM due to the sensitive issues that require discretion yet have a profound impact on deployability. Facilitates and coordinates communication and education between service member and all relevant members of the health care team and chain of command to optimize medical readiness and improve coordination with unit commanders on case management issues, community resources, or other issues. Educates the SM for care, appropriate use of their medical facilities and services. Provides education and guidance on applicable medical transition programs IAW current regulatory and statutory guidance through interdisciplinary collaboration, determines the prioritization, goals, and care plan. Maintains documentation and database for outcome evaluation as required. Briefs and seeks support from commanders, senior leaders, and key personnel on prevention, medical readiness, and access to care.
4. Professional Demeanor: Assumes responsibility and accountability for case management of all Soldiers in case load. Integrates management and case management processes to provide a framework for safe, effective, ethical decision-making within each of the case management team's roles. Supports the organizational vision, mission, and goals. Displays deep rooted values in accord with those of the Army and encourages the same in peers, co-workers, and Soldiers. The incumbent shall have team meetings as required based on coordination CM efforts with medical readiness NCO's, Health Systems Specialist Office, and the State Surgeon office. with the Deputy State Surgeon (DSS), the State Surgeon (SS), and the State Dental Officer (SDO) (or appointed representatives) to review all cases in progress. The incumbent shall be responsible to know the following ARNG web-based electronic data systems to include but not limited to: Medical Operations Data System (MODS): Medical Non-Deployable (MND), Dental Classification Module (DENCLASS), Health Readiness Record (HRR), Medical Data Protection System (MEDPROS), Soldiers Patient Locator (SPL), and the Warrior Transition Report (WTR).
5. Performs other as duties as assigned.
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Must possess a successful completion of a diploma, associate…and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level); OR have successfully completed and have obtained either a diploma or associate degree with one full year of nursing experience, or a bachelor's degree from a professional nursing educational program.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Care Management, Healthcare Education, and Nursing Assessment/Diagnosis
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.- Must indicate your salary for each experience worked in.- Must state whether each experience is full or part-time status.*If your resume does not have any of the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.* OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.
2. Other supporting documents: OF-306 (MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT) (can be retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
3. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)
4. If you are claiming ICTAP eligibility you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5. If you are claiming Veterans Preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of Veterans Preference eligibility such as SF 15 and DD 214.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555152
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
This position is located in the Office of the State Surgeon (OSS). The primary purpose of this position to facilitate medical readiness and medical retention for National Guard military members. Using a collaborative team approach, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet complex health needs of Soldiers in order to promote health, wellness, and deployability. Addresses patterns or problems at the patient, provider, and/or systems level to promote smooth transition of Soldiers through the Military health care experience. Seeks resolution for identified problems, through individual or collaborative efforts to assure appropriate utilization and optimization of resources position provides non-clinical case management to provide pre-mobilization and post-mobilization Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) support to include identification and tracking of Service Members (SM) who are not Fully Medically Ready (FMR) either for dental or medical concerns.
