This position is located at the Fort Thompson Health Center in Fort Thompson, SD. The primary purpose is to independently plan and execute case management activities, coordinates care for patients with complex acute and chronic health conditions, precedent-setting case management situations, and serves as a clinical resource to lower-graded nursing staff on case management and discharge planning matters.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Coordinates care across providers, disciplines, and care settings to ensure continuity and prevent fragmentation of services. Provides transition of care for patients with complex clinical and social needs, designing individualized transition plans that address nonroutine discharge barriers and ensure safe, effective handoffs across the continuum of care.
Provides individualized education to patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, treatment plans, self-management strategies, and post-discharge care requirements using established educational materials. Provides direct professional nursing care to assigned patients with chronic and recurring health conditions.
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This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Marcheta.Keith@ihs.gov · 505-422-3583
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $98244 – $127725/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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