LPN Non-Clinical Case Manager

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Candidates must have an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and must maintain this license throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working as an LPN is required.
• Prior experience working with military personnel is desired but not required.

Type of Work

• Perform all duties of the Case Coordinator position, as needed/required.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of assigned case coordinators.
• Responsible for tracking medical status of ALL assigned Service Members (SMs).
• Manage SM’s care from the identification of the condition to when the SM is either: - Considered medically ready. - Administratively separated from the military.
• Submit case processing, medical documentation, and profile concerns to military/contacted provider within 3 business days of receipt. Drafts temporary profiles in Healthcare Portal for Medical Provider.
• Attend Guard Your Future/Medical Readiness Events for assigned units. 40 GYF/MRE dates per year (200-320) Soldiers per day and 8 SRP MRE Premobilization Events for FY 21 (avg 200 soldiers per day). This breakdown into between 9-15 events per Case Manager depending on Brigade assignment.
• Prepare cases for and participate in monthly review of all open case files with Lead Case Manager/ Deputy State Surgeon (DSS)/BDE MRNCO.
• Log in eCase all contact with SM (email, voice call, personal interview, receipt of records, case review results, etc.)
• Communicate with delegated Government personnel (at a minimum with BN and BDE MRNCOs, Unit RNCOs, full time medical providers, and Health Services Division personnel, to track compliance versus noncompliance.
• Report Medical Readiness to the Commander or his/her designated representative. Educate SMs and Commanders on resources available to improve medical and dental readiness.
• Communicate with SMs treating provider, as needed, to gain clarification or additional information needed to manage the case.
• Communicate directly with SM, as needed, to provide clarification/updates to the service member’s Individual Medical Action Plan (IMAP)
• Coordinate with military provider to ensure that each case has a detailed IMAP. IMAP will be communicated directly to the Service Member, BDE/BN MRNCO and Unit of Assignment. IMAP will be clearly identified in all systems of record (eCase), as well as personal tracking mechanisms. IMAP will be updated upon monthly case review or as needed.