Case Management Nurse
Provide professional nursing case management and care coordination for uninsured and insured patients in tribal health settings.
Best for:Best for licensed nurses with experience in case management, mental health coordination, and patient advocacy who are passionate about tribal health and community-based care.
Overview
This position offers professional nursing case management within the Indian Health Service (IHS), focusing on care coordination for primarily uninsured patients across Whiteriver, AZ, and Winterhaven, CA. The role involves developing individualized care plans, liaising with healthcare providers, and ensuring seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient services. Nurses will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, triage patients, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive mental health and medical support. The position emphasizes patient advocacy, discharge planning, and coordination with tribal programs when applicable. Applicants must demonstrate clinical expertise, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in this community-focused healthcare environment.
What you'll do
- Serve as a clinical liaison to clarify provider referrals and assist with care coordination for primarily uninsured patients, including some insured referrals.
- Develop personalized care and service delivery plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, considering available provider and financial resources.
- Conduct intake screenings and biopsychosocial assessments to triage patients and facilitate access to appropriate mental health and medical services.
- Coordinate patient discharge from case management services, arranging ongoing support or direct care as needed, including collaboration with tribal programs.
- Perform nursing functions based on the nursing process, including patient interviews, medical record reviews, and documentation of findings.
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and standards of care through oversight and collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, or a graduate-level degree in nursing or a related medical science field.
Language: English; proficiency required for patient interactions and documentation.
Instruction: English
- Licensed as a professional nurse with a current, active, full, and unrestricted license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience in case management, mental health coordination, or patient advocacy.
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and triage patients effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and patients.
- Familiarity with tribal health systems and cultural competency in healthcare delivery.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Must pass a federal background investigation.
- Must meet financial suitability requirements (no substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations).
- Must submit two valid forms of identification, including a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued ID.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: unknown (must meet qualifications within 30 days of closing date of announcement)
Applicants must submit a resume demonstrating sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties. Official transcripts and proof of nursing license must be provided. Applications are processed through the USAJOBS portal, and selectees will be required to complete background checks and financial suitability reviews.
- Resume with detailed experience and duties
- Copy of nursing license (including expiration date)
- Official transcripts or list of courses (unofficial transcripts accepted initially)
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship (if not already on file)
- Two valid forms of identification (one must be REAL ID-compliant)
Contact
Indian Health Service HR· Hiring Contact
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