Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America’s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.

Job Summary: The RN Case Manager provides comprehensive case management services through patient assessment, care planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation to promote continuity of care and optimal health outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) or
  • Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) or
  • Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) or
  • Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or
  • Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S) or
  • Advanced Certification in Continuity of Care (ACCC) or
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or
  • Nurse Case Manager (RN-NCM) or
  • Care Manager Certified (CMC)

• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

• Experience:
  • Associate Degree in Nursing holders: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in discharge planning or case management.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience in discharge planning or case management. Full-time employment in a nursing field within the last 36 months is required.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing expertise on the case management process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Develop and implement local strategies utilizing inpatient, outpatient, onsite, and telephonic case management.
• Develop treatment plans that include preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative, psychosocial, and clinical interventions to ensure continuity of care and optimal wellness.
• Establish mechanisms for proper implementation of patient treatment plans and follow-up care post-discharge in ambulatory and community healthcare setting.

Work Environment & Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm

Physical requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing medical records and working on a computer. Frequent use of standard office equipment and use of clear verbal and written communication. Must have sufficient visual acuity and attention to detail to analyze complex clinical documentation, with occasional ability to move about the workplace and lift up to 10–15 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits: $42.92 per hour + H&W

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)