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Registered Nurse/Case Managers: Akimeka, LLC

Job ID326
Company NameAkimeka, LLC
Job CategoryGovernment/Military; Healthcare
LocationRiverton, UT • Mcclellan, CA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Date PostedOctober 1, 2009 (Reposted Nov 23)
Akimeka, LLC
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GREAT OPPORTUNITY WITHIN A GREAT ORGANIZATION-APPLY TODAY



Registered Nurse Case Manager

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Akimeka Technologies, LLC, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business. It is majority owned by the Alaka`ina Foundation, a Native Hawaiian nonprofit corporation whose activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians.

The primary focus of Akimeka Technologies is providing a wide range of Information Technology, Program Management, and Telecommunications products, services, and solutions to Department of Defense clients in Hawaii and abroad.

Akimeka Technologies LLC, has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Case Manager. The position will be located at Riverton, UT.
Individuals providing clinical staff support services must have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Must have a working knowledge of how to: conduct assessments and collect data; conduct case screening; obtain necessary approvals for contact(s); interview patient’s care giver(s)/support systems and health care providers; coordinate with mTBI team to determine the patient’s health and psychological needs; review current status and treatment plan(s); identify barriers to wellness within the patient’s treatment plan and environment; determine implications of resources availability and limitations of benefits; and evaluate the patient’s environment for accessibility and adaptive needs.
Development of individualized case management plans: Identifies services, treatment and funding options; screens identified option to meet needs, reviews plan(s) for consensus and agreement, advocates for the patient and care giver(s) needs as indicated, identifies gaps in treatment(s), and develops plans and their cost as indicated.
Facilitation/implementation/coordination of services: Coordinates treatment planning sessions, communicates regularly with the patient and care giver(s)/support systems, understands and implements cost management strategies, promotes efficient and coordinated care, determines implications of resources, availability, and limitations of coverage, conducts conferences with patient and care giver(s) and involved professionals, and identifies needs for additional/ancillary services/equipment.
Monitoring and evaluation of services and outcomes: Assesses benefit value to cost; reviews plans for continuity of care, facilitates plan(s) for medication as indicated, assesses the patient’s and/or care giver(s)/support system’s satisfaction and compliance with services, and assesses benefit value to the patient’s quality of life.
Will document and code services in AHLTA. The CBWTU will provide training in AHLTA and CHCS, and any other electronic databases necessary to the mTBI operations. Will record services and outcomes, submits confidential reports as required, and reports to appropriate authorities.

Functions as a team member in the recruitment, assessment, treatment, data collection and follow-up for patients enrolled in research studies.

DUTIES:

  • Monitors patient’s status throughout the study.
  • Reviews and evaluates health status, medical records, and reactions
  • Informs case managers regarding patient’s response to the intervention, adherence to protocol schedule, need to reevaluate treatment and a specific medical concerns.
  • Interacts with patients and families to ensure study compliance, obtain information, guidance on study intervention and provide emotional support.
  • Manages data collection and intervention modification: Obtains, verifies, organizes, codes and enters data.
  • Completes forms and maintains files.
  • Assists in patient recruitment and informed consent procedures.
  • Explains study to patients and potential patients and verifies eligibility.
  • Ensures that all applicable forms, consents and other required paperwork are completed.
  • Functions as liaison between patient’s, personal Case Manager, the Project Officer, the Program Manager, the Principal Investigator, the site Commander and other affiliated study personnel.
  • Trains patients on study intervention.
  • Shall serve in an advisory and teaching capacity involving case management when the need arises
  • Schedules prompts between patient and case managers through completion and documents results.
  • Shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the CBWTU to include but not limited to: timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content and signature.
  • Competent in conducting a concurrent review which involves utilization review, accurate and timely assessment of the patient’s and/or care giver(s)’ needs through development of care plan(s), identifying goals, and the implementation in an interdisciplinary team environment to include monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes.
  • Skilled in handling and setting goals for complex cases which are defined as having high cost medical condition, multiple medical or combined medical or social problems.

RECORDS:

Shall be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of only those Government required records which are specifically cited in this appendix or as may be required by the provisions of a mandatory directive listed in the Performance Based Statement of Work. If requested by the Government, shall provide the original record or a reproducible copy of any such records within five working days of receipt of the request.

PATIENT HEALTH CARE INFORMATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION:
Shall only release medical information obtained during the course of this contract to staff involved in the care and treatment of that individual patient and must be in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Lists and/or names of patients shall not be disclosed to or revealed outside the CBWTU without prior written permission by the Chief of Hospital Services or designee.
PATIENT SENSITIVITY:
Shall respect and maintain the basic rights of patients, demonstrating concern of personal dignity and human relationships. Complaints against contract personnel validated by the QAP and Chief of the Medical Staff shall be subject to counseling, and depending on the nature and severity of the complaint, separated from performing services under this contract.


QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

Achievement of expected or standardized outcomes; promotion of collaborative practice, coordinated care, and continuity of care; promotion of appropriate utilization of resources; promotion of professional development and satisfaction among the mTBI team.

EDUCATION:
Graduated from accredited college/university with a minimum of a Bachelor in Science of Nursing.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
Shall possess a valid license to practice in the state of their assigned duty location.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Prefer experience in case management for a minimum of 24 months within the past 60 months.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL HEALTH EXAMINATION:
Not later than five (5) working days prior to commencement of work, certification shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s representative that the contractor has completed a medical evaluation. This certification shall state the date on which the examination was completed, the doctor’s name that performed the examination, and a statement concerning the physical health of the individual. The certification shall also contain the following statement “(name of contract employee) is suffering from no contagious diseases to include but not limited to Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and Venereal Disease.”
HEALTH RECORDS: Shall report (to the appropriate CBWTU staff member) all information necessary to assure hospital records can be maintained correctly and therefore comply with the Joint Commission, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) health records requirement.
Job Type:
Full Time Employee

Position Location/Time-frame:
Riverton, UT / Full-Time
Akimeka Technologies LLC is a growing IT provider who recognizes the value of its employees. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick time; and 10 paid holidays. Akimeka is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

For additional information on Akimeka Technologies, LLC, please visit www.akimekatech.com.

Akimeka Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)



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