Job Description

Title:

Special Operations Case Manager / Nurse Case Manager (Hampton Roads, VA)

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers; but we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safelyWemaintaina highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts across the worldWe attract the best minds because ourexpertisethrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients withcutting-edgesolutions and services.

We are seeking a stellar Special OperationsCase Manager / Nurse Case Managerthatwillprovidea full range of professional health nursing principles, practices, and procedures in clinical settingsin order toanalyze the full scope of problems associated with providingappropriate,cost effectivecare to Department of Defense (DOD) beneficiaries.At KBRwemaintaina highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts – Could this be you?

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize, record, and communicate data relevant to primary health assessments including a detailed medical historyin order todevelop time sensitive treatment plans which delineate the expected process of care delivery for selected case managed patients or populations.

• Assesspatientvia the telephone, using established protocols,in order toprovideappropriateandcost effectivecare.

• Establish priorities for patient caremonitorand evaluate progress toward the stated goalsin order toprovide coordinated, efficient, effective health care to its beneficiaries.

• Overseedischarge-planningactivitiesin order toensure ideal timing and sequencing of patient care.

• Provide professionalassistanceto health care findersin order toidentifypatient’sneeds for referrals to appropriate health care providers or facilities.

• Negotiate, write,finalize, and administer product/service agreements toinsuremutual compliance in meeting care goals.

• Knowledge and skill in using pre-establishedutilizationreview criteria recognize and report actual or potential quality and risk management issuesin order toimprovepractice, andensure compliance.

• Knowledge and skills in the use of VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelinesin order toensure an evidencebasedstandardized process of care to military beneficiaries.

• •Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment and the fiscal dimension of population healthin order toensureoptimalstewardship of resources.

• Skill inuse ofresearch toolsin order tocritically evaluate existing practices, opportunities, and outcomes.

• Skill in management of information systems and technologyin order tomanage individual or population health, continuously improve practice, and effectively communicate practice outcomes to involved stakeholders.

• Knowledge of computers and software applicationsin order toconduct data collection, tracking,rending, and analysis.

• Ability to design and present computer-generated outcome analysis informationin order toprovidetimely, effective peer andhigher leveleducational programs or project briefings.

• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their usein order togauge their effect on patients and their recovery.

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Training: 

• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• This position requires a Secret Clearance orTop SecretClearance, or the ability to obtaina clearance

• Demonstrated skill in understanding diagnosesin order toassistpatients to optimize their level of function and self-care.

• Currentlicensure; full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurseor Licensed Clinical Social Workerin one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, PuertoRicoor U.S. Virgin Islands.

• A minimum of two (2) years nursing experienceor case managementexperienceand must be certified as a case managerby a recognized certifying organization,i.e.Commission for Case Management Certification, American Case Manager Association,orAmerican Nurse Credentialing Center, or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment

• Demonstrated knowledge of patient education principles and management of complex medical, psychosocial, and financial problemsin order toenhance patient adherence to individualized treatment plans and train peers and staff.

• Ability to seek feedback from peers, professional colleagues, clients, andoutcomesresearch,in order toexpand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues.

• Skills to effectively consult with health care providers at all levels and negotiate with outside providers for services and productsin order toobtain client services and support.

• May berequiredto receive andmaintainclinical practice privileges.

• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF.

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English in order to meaningfully interact with peers, outside agencies, vendors, providers, and Military Health System (MHS) stakeholders to exchange information, provide briefings, presentations, research, and metrics to demonstrate or advance effective, efficient case management practice, outcomes, and organizational/MHSvalues.

• Skill in team coordination, facilitation, and communicationin order tofacilitatethe exchange of information/ education, enhance goal achievement; augment abilities of client support network, and effect change in system or policy at any level.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, professional code of ethics, and practice standardsin order toensure adherence within legal and professional parameters.

• Mustmaintaincurrent certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)bythe American Heart Association; must provide front and back proof of all training/certs/documentation.

Standard Company Requirements: 

• Mustcomply withSafety, Health and Environmental plan,policiesand procedures. 

• Mustcomply withthe Quality Assurance plan,policiesand procedures. 

• Mustmaintainregular and acceptable attendance. 

• Responsible for completing all required training. 

• Perform other assignments andduties,asrequired 

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

• Candidate haspreviousmilitary background/experience

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work scheduleWe support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.