Nurse (Case Management)

Nurses (Case Management) for Whiteriver, AZ and Winterhaven, CA. Position will provide professional nursing case management; purchased referred care and mental health coordinating between inpatient, outpatient care teams, external entities and providing case management activities, coordinating care and supporting mental health, medical, and ancillary services. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Serves as a clinical liaison and resource for the staff for clarifying provider referrals/orders; assists with the care coordination and care management of primarily uninsured patients/referrals can include some insured patients/referrals. Develops a care and service delivery plan with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team (including service unit's and other non-IHS providers as appropriate) based on the needs identified and available provider and financial resources. Prepares patients, families, and providers for termination (discharge) from case management when services are no longer required. Arranges for any ongoing support/direct care services that the patient will need in coordination with service unit case managers and discharge planners, to include tribal entities when appropriate (i.e., tribal programs). Performs intake screening and evaluation at the point of an individual patient's entry into the mental health system, including biopsychosocial assessments, makes triage decisions, and facilitates the patient's movement into appropriate services. Data collection at the point of contact involves observational and investigate activities, which are guided by the nurse's knowledge of human behavior and the principles of the interviewing process. Considers biophysical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, economic and environmental aspects of the patient's life situation to gain an understanding of the problem as it has been experienced and to plan the kind of assistance that is indicated. Performance of nursing functions based on the nursing process, including interview of patients, family members, review of the medical record and documentation of all findings. This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Registered Nurse Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation. It is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days; timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination that must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.