Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

T47 International, Inc is seeking to hire two (2) Registered Nurses to serve as Non-Clinical Case Managers in support of Wisconsin Army National Guard (WI ARNG) in support of Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) activities. to the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG). The Place and Performance of Services are between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday thru Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. T47 provides the case management services in Dane County, Wisconsin. The primary work location will be at Joint Force Headquarters, 2400 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704. The case managers will travel to assist in any missions to support and augment the WI ARNG. They will travel to Volk Field, Camp Douglas, WI to support Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) events.

The non-clinical case managers are required to have the expertise as dictated by the “practice of nursing” – the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skills derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences; to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in the normal health processes; or who require assistance in the maintenance of health and the prevention, or management, of illness, injury, or disability. Case Managers must have some experience in Behavioral Health - be able to build a rapport with the Soldier and demonstrate empathy to each Soldier’s situation. The non-clinical case managers are required to have an individual State License and display the Registered Nurse WI state license at their work station and provide a copy toT47.

Case management knowledge domains consist of assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluations of the options and services required to meet the WIARNG Soldier’s health and human service needs.

RN Case Managers’ Tasks:

• Monitor ALL assigned Soldiers in the eCase module. This includes contacting Soldiers once a month.
• Monitor eCase to ensure newly assigned Soldiers are identified and contacted in 10 business days. Inquire if medical condition is service connected, requires a Line of Duty (LOD) and pre-authorization for follow-on treatment.
• Perform medical and administrative charting in eCase & MEDCHART.
• Determine accurate restrictions when generating profiles and track the profile to ensure provider(s) sign it in a timely manner. Follow-up with Provider within 7 business days if profile is not signed.
• Maintain a case management tracker using an excel spreadsheet to manage all cases and individual medical status. Information briefed at weekly meetings will include number of active cases, closed cases, and medical board referrals. A report will be provided to key personnel in the Health Systems Services (HSS) office on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate Soldier treatment plans with appropriate medical facilities and/or recommended resources.
• Maintain automated referrals indicated in MEDCHART.
• Refer cases to medical provider after 120 days for review and every 60 days thereafter until cleared or separated.
• Submit case processing, medical documentation, and profile concerns to the appropriate medical provider.

Manage Soldier’s care from the identification of the condition to when the Soldier is either:

• Considered medically cleared.
• Administratively separated from the military.
• Attend SRP events as determined by the needs of the state.
• Follow the regulations and policies applicable to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) and deployment, to include the AR 40-501 and other applicable guidance.
• Ensure all medical documentation received from the Soldier and/or their medical team is placed in Soldier’s packet and STR.
• After the final note in MedChart, Case Manager will provide Soldier’s packet to medical admin assistant to close the case within 7 days.
• Obtain release of information from Soldier.
• Educate Soldiers on resources available to improve medical and dental readiness.
• Adhere to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and Privacy Act standards and guidelines.
• Review and track health assessment (PHA, SRP, CVSP) lab results and contact Soldier to educate on lifestyle modifications.
• Communicate with unit to ensure Soldier attendance to medical appointments and submission of follow up documentation.
• As applicable, utilize Video Teleconference (VTC), phones, email, and in-person sessions to communicate with Soldiers and unit personnel. Document in MEDCHART all correspondence with each Soldier.
• Communicate with applicable unit regarding non-compliance, fit-for-duty or not fit-for-duty determination for Soldier.
• Obtain review requested records from AHLTA (Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application).
• Maintain Soldier medical records in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 40-66.
• Perform additional duties deemed necessary to meet Medical Readiness goals and regulatory guidance