Nurse Manager IV

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In support of DAWSON's Enterprise Tele-Behavioral Health Clinical Services contract with the Defense Health Agency (DHA), we are seeking qualified candidates to fill our Nurse Manager IV positions.

Shift: M-F, 0800-1700 CST

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to the Program Manager of the Virtual Behavioral Health Program. The incumbent of this position assists with program oversight with daily operations that will develop, analyze, evaluate, advise and/or assist in devising solutions to improve the administrative health care delivery service process for the receipt of TBH services. The incumbent will assist in ensuring standardization and effectiveness of methods and procedures, organization, management controls, information and documentation systems. The incumbent will oversee and support the development and continued performance of the TBH mission as directed by the Government. Participates in or directs a wide variety of management functions, to include reports required to administer the TBH program.
• Integrate CM and utilization management (UM) and integrating nursing case management with social work case management.
• 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.
• Develop and implement local strategies using outpatient, onsite and telephonic CM.
• 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.
• Participate in all phases of the Case Management Program (CMP) and ensure that the CMP meets established case management (CM) standards of care.
• Directly oversees the Nurse Case Management team along with providing clinical nursing, administrative and organizational skills in managing the continuity of care for the beneficiary populations supported through the Virtual Medical Center (VMC). Conduct comprehensive assessments of Active-Duty Service Members health needs to develop a plan of care. Plan with the patient, the family, the physician/provider, other healthcare providers, the payer, and the community to maximize healthcare response and quality cost effective outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the healthcare team. Educate both the patient and members of the healthcare delivery team about case management, healthcare and treatment options, community resources, insurance benefits, psychosocial concerns, etc., so that informed decisions can be made. Engage in problem solving, exploring options to care when available and alternative plans when necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Encourage appropriate use of healthcare services and strive to improve quality of care and maintain cost effectiveness. Empower patients and serve as an advocate for both patients and the healthcare team to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Attends staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or as otherwise outlined in this PWS.
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required in this PWS.
• Board Certification: None
• Experience: One year of experience in nursing as identified in this PWS after graduation.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: None

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.