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We have a new opening for a Registered Nurse- Case Manager at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following; Provides case management, care coordination and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient care settings. Assists service members and/or veterans, family members and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses; combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury; community adjustment; addictions, Transgender Care, and other health problems. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers, through participation in multidisciplinary patient care management practice. Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services. Note : Serves as the Transgender Care Liaison (TCGL) for Tinker AFB population and coordinates all transgender care in coordination with the Transgender Health Medical Evaluation Unit (THMEU) in San Antonio, Tx. The Case Manager will be required to attend a 1 (one) week TDY, furnished by the 72 MDG, at THMEU to obtain required trainings to serve as the TCGL. Must have the knowledge and skills to effectively apply the following core case management functions: a) Assessment: Identification of patients for case management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care; b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care; c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties; d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care is received. Must be knowledgeable in medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]); accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC); and computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required. Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and occasionally dangerous. Must possess organization, problem-solving and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way. • Participate in all phases of the Case Management Program (CMP) and ensure that the CMP meets established case management (CM) standards of care. • Provide nursing expertise about the CM process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring. Identify opportunities for CM and identify and integrate local CM processes. • Develop and implement local strategies using inpatient, outpatient, onsite and telephonic CM • Develop and implement tools to support case management, such as those used for patient identification and patient assessment, clinical practice guidelines, algorithms, CM software, and databases for community resources. • Integrate CM and utilization management (UM) and integrating nursing case management with social work case management. • Maintain liaison with appropriate community agencies and organizations. • Accurately collect and document patient care data. • Develop treatment plans including preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and clinical interventions to ensure continuity of care toward the goal of optimal wellness. • Establish mechanisms to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan and follow-up post discharge in ambulatory and community health care settings. • Provide appropriate health care instruction to patient and/or caregivers based on identified learning needs. Schedule: Monday- Friday 8 hours shift between 7:00am to 4:00pm No Weekends! No Holidays! Requirements Minimum Qualifications : Degree: Possess an Associate or Bachelors degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Experience: A minimum of at least 3 years for a ADN or 2 years as a BSN full-time experience in clinical case management working with adults, children, families, seniors, and groups. Certification : Commission for Case Manager Certification Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR - certification eligible with 3 years of experience for ADN or 2 years experience for BSN in full time clinical case management with children, families, seniors, or groups. Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Security : Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. Benefits Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement Matching 401K Base salary: $31.73 - $45.00/hr depending on experience Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 paid with first paycheck!