Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a NURSING (CASE MANAGER) (T32), Position Description Number D2666P01 and is part of the AL MED DET, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL MED DET, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC E. NIX

Job Description

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MAJ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. LICENSURE: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: -- Knowledge of current standards of practice for utilization management as described by the Department of Defense, Department of Army, U.S. Army Medical Command, National Guard, State policies and current literature. -- Ability to administer the case management of National Guard Service members to include identifying necessary changes, advising others of its requirements and acting as liaison in providing information and education on the program. -- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to review in order to identify case management issues, determine medical readiness of service members and make recommendations for improvement. -- Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice with current clinical hands-on experience to evaluate, assess, and recommend the appropriate service member healthcare plans. -- Knowledge and ability to use professional nursing clinical expertise to assess, evaluate and recommend case management interventions. -- Ability to communicate effectively in order to gather data, present information, coordinate and facilitate activities, and make recommendations both orally and in writing. -- Knowledge of techniques for data analysis to identify patterns, trends, or issues of significance, and the ability to analyze the data, draw conclusions, and present data. Basic knowledge of medical automation and its use in data collection and display.