REGISTERED NURSE – UTILIZATION MANAGER

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SITE OF SERVICE: 

o  The contractor shall provide personnel for service at the Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·       Degree: Associates Degree of Nursing.

·       Education:

o  Graduation from an accredited nursing educational program

·       Experience:

o   One year of experience in nursing as identified in the TO after graduation.

·       Licensure: Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as an RN in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

·       Certification: Possess current certification in ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING:

o  Certified Professional Utilization Review (CPUR) from McKesson Health Solutions.

o  Certified Professional Utilization Management (CPUM) from McKesson Health Solutions.

o  Health Care Quality and Management Certification from American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP).

o  Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from Healthcare Quality Certification Board (HQCB).

o  Certified Case Manager (CCM) issued by the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

o  Advanced Certification in Continuity of Care (ACCC) issued by the National Board for Certification in Continuity of Care.

o  Nurse Case Manager (RN-NCM) issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

o  Care Manager Certified (CMC) issued by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.

OR

o  Possess two (2) years of full-time broad based registered nurse experience in a utilization management review or a case management setting within the preceding five (5) years. Notwithstanding the aforementioned experience requirements, the HCWs must have pertinent clinical experience within the past two (2) years sufficient to demonstrate current clinical competency for the setting and procedures required by this contract.

·       Additional Certificate: BLS Basic Life Support, through the American Hear Association

·       U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

·       Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

·       Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.

REFERENCES:

o  Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to his/her current clinical competency and the clinical responsibilities (setting and patients).

o  A minimum of one (1) of the letters must be from a clinical supervisor. 

o  The other letter must be from a clinical peer. 

o  Reference letters shall attest to the quality and quantity of experience including, but not limited to, the communication skills between nurse and patient and among peers, and must include name, title, and phone number, date of reference, address, and signature of the individual providing reference.

CORE DUTIES:

·       Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.

·       Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.

·       Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection

·       Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

·       Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

·       Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

·       Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.

·       Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.

HOURS

·       Services shall normally be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630 and 1800, for an eight and a half (8.5) or nine (9) hour shift, including a 30 minute or one (1) hour uncompensated meal break.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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