Registered Nurse - Special Needs Coordinator w/BONUS - 5198

Registered Nurse - Special Needs Coordinator at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma City Responsibilities Oversees and manages the Exceptional Family Member Program – Medical (EFMP‑M) in accordance with DOD and Air Force policy. Establishes and maintains procedures to identify family members with special medical and educational needs in a timely manner. Uses a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach with key service providers such as installation youth and childcare facilities, and officer and enlisted spouses groups to ensure outreach and identification of special needs. Ensures AF sponsors assigned to the installation, or whose personnel functions are handled at the installation, are “Q‑coded” (EFMP‑enrolled) regardless of location of family members. Provides training to installation personnel and medical staff and serves as a consultant to support the implementation of EFMP‑M. Participates in the Family Member Relocation Clearance (FMRC) process, ensuring all FMRC requirements are met. Maintains oversight to ensure every AF sponsor with one or more family members with special needs assigned to the installation has a Special Needs file maintained at the Medical Treatment Facility. Collaborates with the Integrated Delivery System (IDS) and other interagency forums for family medical information and referrals. Participates in EFMP quarterly case reviews to assess newly identified families’ complex or unmet medical needs. Coordinates and participates in designated facility meetings and clinic orientations for Special Needs Program staff. Completes required electronic medical record training, MTF‑specific orientation, and SNC training programs. Maintains a level of productivity and quality consistent with staff policies, guidelines, and DoD guidance. Complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, infection control and safety policies, and all local facility/AF/DoD instructions. Documents medical records and coding and completes designated tracking logs as required. Qualifications Knowledge and skills to apply SNC functions including assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy. Mastery of theories, principles, and methodologies underlying psychosocial practice and understanding of developmental growth and human behavior dynamics. Demonstrated abilities in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and conducting individual, family group, and community assessments. Working knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA) and accreditation standards (AAAHC, The Joint Commission). Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with tactfulness when dealing with physically or mentally ill individuals. Critical thinking skills for resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal, and financial patient situations. Organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families and staff. Must possess an active, unrestricted RN license from any state. Minimum of 2 years full‑time post‑grad RN clinical experience in nursing and care coordination. Current AHA or ARC BLS certification. Ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program. Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8 hours between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm. No weekends or holidays. Benefits Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. STD, LTD, Life insurance. Health Savings Account. Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement. Matching 401(k). Pay Scale: $31.00 – $42.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Sign‑on Bonus: $2,000.00 payable with first paycheck. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program compliance is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vantage Search Group