Nurse (Case Manager)

Summary Provides case management services to individuals and communities, ensuring coordinated care, compliance with public health and clinical guidelines, and evaluation of outcomes. Develops care plans and serves as liaison to patients, providers, and care teams. The position is located at the Chinle Service Unit, Division of Nursing Services, and reports to the Director of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. Duties Coordinates case management for communicable diseases (e.g., STIs), reviews lab results, monitors patient status, ensures treatment per guidelines, and initiates referrals and follow‑up for patients and contacts. Leads and coordinates contact investigations and outbreak responses, conducting field visits to assess, screen, treat, and manage individuals, families, and communities. Plans, implements, and evaluates communicable disease programs; collaborates with tribal, local, state, and federal partners; and coordinates outreach clinics and prevention activities. Maintains disease registries, analyzes trends, tracks testing and treatment outcomes, and prepares required surveillance reports to support program effectiveness and public health action. Provides education and training to staff, patients, and community partners; offers clinical guidance; leads care coordination efforts; and supports quality improvement and evidence‑based practices. Requirements U.S. citizenship is required. Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959. Probationary period may apply. Compliance with E‑Verify employment verification. Background Investigation Requirement This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Financial Suitability Requirement Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility and maintain good standing with creditors, satisfying all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may deem applicant unsuitable. Qualifications A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s, associate, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in Federal service in the private or public sector performing communicable disease case management, outbreak response, data analysis, program development, training, and coordination. Additional Information REAL ID compliance required beginning May 7, 2025. Applicants must be able to operate a government‑owned or leased vehicle for travel to remote community sites. Benefits include annual leave, potential credit for prior service, health insurance, and loan repayment programs, among others. #J-18808-Ljbffr Indian Health Service