Summary This position is for a NURSING (CASE MANAGER), PD# T5637P01, part of the Nevada National Guard. 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 NVNG 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, and deployability. 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. Maintain local mobilization medical readiness information databases and spreadsheets to provide monthly status reports to units and OSS. Each of these processes will be as dictated by applicable regulatory, NGB or OSS guidance. 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. 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. Develops educational material and provides instruction or other learning opportunities to meet the need of the audience. Educates Soldiers and Leaders within the organization about the role of case management with emphasis on the Soldier advocate perspective to maintain retention. Coordinate Surgeon office. Assesses individual need for education, method of preferred learning, and readiness to learn of all Soldiers and Leaders involved in the case management process. 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. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment. - May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have either: - 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-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. Education Applicants applying for this position must have: - A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. - 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. Documentation must be submitted for those listed above You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position. Additional Information - 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). - This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. - Applicants who feel they have restoration rights to this position should contact the HRO. - Participation in Direct Deposit is mandatory. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: In order to adjudicate your Veterans' Preference claims, YOU MUST INCLUDE SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT! please upload all supporting documentation. Such as: DD214s and/or SF-15, etc. A. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support office. The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). If you have more than one DD-214, you are strongly encouraged to upload all your DD-214s. B. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, YOU MUST PROVIDE LEGIBLE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. C. ARE YOU UNSURE AS TO WHETHER YOU QUALIFY FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Please review the OPM Vet Guide to determine if you qualify for Veterans' Preference. Please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ or https://fedshirevets.gov/Index.aspx. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: In accordance with the State Merit Placement Plan, candidates will be considered in order of their area of consideration category as appropriate. TERM POSITIONS: "Temporary-Not to Exceed" (TEMP) and "Temporary-Indefinite" (INDEFINITE) are considered to be TERM positions and are limited in duration to 4 years maximum. Employees reaching maximum TERM appointment limit of 4 years may be terminated. CONVERSION OF TERM (TEMPORARY/INDEFINITE) POSITIONS: Positions advertised as TEMP or INDEFINITE may be non-competitively converted to INDEFINITE or PERMANENT without further competition at a future date contingent upon available funding. For TEMP PROMOTIONS, position may be non-competitively converted upon expiration of the incumbent's USERRA rights. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE: Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be available, if eligible. Incentives are subject to funding availability and TAG-NV approval and are not guaranteed. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): PCS funding is NOT authorized. If you do not reside in the location of the position, you will be required to relocate at your own expense.
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