Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a NURSING (CASE MANAGER) - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5637P01 and is part of the KY J1, National Guard.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to:
AREA 4 - All U.S. Citizens
Duties
As a NURSING (CASE MANAGER) - TITLE 5, GS-0610-11, you will interpret and translate service member (SM) limitations from non-military providers. Draft and submit recommendations for SMs with health limitations to profiling military provider for consideration and signature. Assist in ongoing patient care coordination. Support weekend Medical Readiness Events to schedule meetings with SM in case management, update unit leadership, attend medical synchronization meetings and provide dental support. Maintain mobilization medical readiness information databases and spreadsheets to provide status reports. Provide advice, guidance, and health teaching to SM and Chain of Command to assist in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations. Coordinate comprehensive health care services to support individual Medical Readiness requirements in support of State medical readiness. Present cases and summary information to senior leaders and State Surgeon Staff. Conduct reviews with health care team (OSS) and chain of command. Provide support, clinical expertise, and coaching to State Surgeon's Office personnel and Traditional Drilling Medical Providers. Assists in processing of line of duty investigations. May assist the Office of the State Surgeon, Health Systems Specialist staff, and Medical Readiness NCOs awaiting IDES determination and/or return to duty. Ensure Medical board (PEB/MEB) synchronization and submission is complete. Assist in the referral of SM's to MAR2/SRU/RCMC/INCAP. Coordinate and implement health prevention and education programs related to fitness for duty, medical readiness, and deployability. Facilitate and coordinate communication and education between SM and members of the health care team to optimize medical readiness. Provide education and guidance on medical transition programs IAW regulatory and statutory guidance. Assume responsibility and accountability for case management of all Soldiers in case load. Integrate management and case management processes to provide a framework for safe, effective, ethical decision-making within each of the case management team's roles. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5637P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board.
Possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine or transferable license from other states, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours.
Must be HIPPA trained and maintain certification.
May be subject to drug testing.
NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Must possess 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least two (2) years experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of health services activities such as, administration, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, or aeromedical evacuation. Complex knowledge of nursing theory and practice with clinical hands-on experience to evaluate, assess, and recommend the appropriate service member healthcare plans. Experience identifying case management issues, determining medical readiness, and making recommendations for improvement. Knowledge and professional nursing clinical expertise that provides the ability to assess, evaluate and recommend case management interventions. Experience using automated systems to input and analyze data relevant to case management. Experience preparing and conducting briefings, reports, or presentations.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.
Education
Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN/RN), Biology, or microbiology.
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Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN/RN) or Biology.
Other completed degrees are acceptable in Public Health, Entomology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or other closely-related degree fields.
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Certification as an Occupational Health Nurse or a Graduate Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH) with a bachelor's degree in a biological science.
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Master's degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), or Hospital Administration.
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Master's degree or equivalent in public health, and one year of graduate medical education completed.
To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
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 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 qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.
Required Documents
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, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Official transcripts to validate education requirement
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse
If applicable:
- Documents to support veterans preference claimed (SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference, DD 214, VA memorandum and/or documentation related to active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.)
- If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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/12517754
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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