Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian RN - Special Needs Coordinator at Elgin Air Force Base in Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Position Highlights:
- Excellent work/life balance
- Freedom from nights, weekends, and on-call
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Give back & care for our Nation's armed forces
Requirements:
graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Or an Associate Degree of Nursing maybe considered, with appropriate experience in emergency room services.
- Unrestricted RN license -
A minimum of 2 years full-time experience in care coordination, discharge planning or case management in a medical inpatient or outpatient setting within the last four years; Registered Nurses should have a minimum of 3 years for ADN/2 years for BSN full-time experience in nursing and care coordination.
- American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification BLS
- Must have knowledge and skills to effectively apply Special Needs Coordinator (SNC) functions: a) Assessment: Identification of patients that need special medical and education needs/management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care; b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care; c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties; d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care coordination is received
Job Duties Include but not limited to:
To provide a Registered Nurse – Special Needs Coordinator (SNC) services which facilitate the patient’s transition to the appropriate level of care. Work collaboratively with utilization management, case management and the healthcare team to achieve a timely, appropriate discharge that meets the patient’s needs and is per local facility/AF/DoD and national utilization and discharge standards.
- The SNC registered nurse oversees and manages the installation Exceptional Family Member Program-Medical (EFMP-M) IAW DoD and AF policy and any subsequent implementing guidance.
- Uses clinical assessment skills and maintains procedures to identify sponsors whose family members have special medical and educational needs in a timely manner. The SNC uses a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach with other key service providers, such as installation youth and childcare facilities, and officer and enlisted spouses groups, to ensure effective outreach and identification of special needs. Ensures family members of the AF personnel or family of the AF member are appropriately “Q coded” (EFMP-enrolled).
- Ensures all active duty sponsors known to the Air Force Personnel Center, and local Military Personnel Section (MPS) and/or Commander Support Staff (CSS) where applicable, as having family members with special needs are identified in AF medicalspecial needs data management systems. Provides oversight for base-level data entry in AF-provided data management systems used in the management of EFMP-M.
- Provides training to installation personnel and medical staff; and consultation as needed to support the implementation of EFMP-M base-wide.
- Integrally involved in the Family Member Relocation Clearance (FMRC) process. Ensures all FMRC requirements are implemented by all EFMP-M staff. Coordinates the enrollment process and travel screening for all active duty family members’ and travel screening upon request to the families of DoD civilian sponsored assignments going to an overseas base.
- Provides oversight to ensure every AF sponsor with one or more family members with special needs assigned to the installation has a SN file maintained at the MTF. Ensures Qcoded sponsors assigned to the installation are contacted annually to determine if there are unmet needs and to request updates of information as needed.
- Collaborates with the Integrated Delivery System (IDS) and other interagency forums that provide family medical information and referrals to base and civilian agencies. Ensures EFMP families are referred to the Airman and Family Readiness Center for additional community assistance as needed. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the base MPS, CSS, and with Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Actively supports the integration of EFMP-M, Exceptional Family Member Program – Family Support (EFMP-FS) and Exceptional Family Member Program – Assignments (EFMP-A) services at the installation. Provides information, appropriate contact information, and coordinates referrals as appropriate.
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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