RN Case Manager - Primary Care - Clinic - Okmulgee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) received from an accredited school of professional nursing is preferred. Candidates that have completed an Associate's Degree or other program of at least two (2) years in nursing or a related field may also be considered.

Experience - A minimum of one (1) year related experience in a relevant job position.

Licenses & Certification - Incumbent is required to possess current licensure by the State of Oklahoma or National Council of State Boards of Nursing for Registered Nurse and current CPR.

Knowledge & Skills -

• Knowledge of all aspects of case management for hospital inpatients.
• Knowledge of acceptable standards of nursing practices, principles and theories.
• Knowledge of IHS and MCNDH policies and procedures as they relate to patient case management.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act and other related regulations with regards to confidentiality and the release of medical information.
• Knowledge of patient registration procedures and health benefits coordination.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients and their families, staff members, other MCNDH employees, tribal officials and the public both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of patient teaching / counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of regulations regarding pre-certification, etc., of various insurance companies.
• Ability to communicate and accept varied lifestyles, healing methods and practices.
• Knowledge and skill to utilize a PC in a Windows environment and to operate other necessary office equipment.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with MCNDH administrative and medical staff, patients and their families, Tribal and Non-Tribal health care professionals and the general public both orally and in writing.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to facilitate patient admissions / discharges and health benefits coordination to patients of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical Center by providing patient case management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office, clinical and hospital setting. Risk of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors does exist. There is a moderate risk of exposure to contagious disease. Incumbent must take precautions as required. Occassional travel may be required. Incumbent must be insurable to drive a GSA vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires the demands of normal office work and dealing with patients in a hospital and clinic setting. Occasional driving to other MCNDH facilities and to attend education / training programs / seminars may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following :

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