Registered Nurse - Special Needs Coordinator

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse-Special Needs Coordinator in support of 2d Medical Group, Barksdale AFB, LA 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!  ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces!

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am and 4:30pm, with a one-hour lunch

No Weekends or Holidays

Core Registered Nurse Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• The SNC RN oversees and manages the installation EFMP-M IAW DoD and AF policy and any subsequent implementing guidance.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Integrally involved in the Family Member Relocation Clearance (FMRC) process. Ensures all FMRC requirements are implemented by all EFMP-M staff. Coordinates the enrollment process and travel screening for all active-duty family members’ and travel screening upon request to the families of DoD civilian sponsored assignments going to an overseas base.
• Provides oversight to ensure every AF sponsor with one or more family members with special needs assigned to the installation has a SN file maintained at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Ensures Q-coded sponsors assigned to the installation are contacted annually to determine if there are unmet needs and to request updates of information as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
• Completes all required electronic medical record training, MTF-specific orientation and SNC training programs.
• Participates in EFMP quarterly case reviews to discuss/assess newly identified families’, complex, or unmet medical Determine the appropriate resources necessary for the families.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Minimum ADN from an accredited college or university* Experience: Minimum 1 year recent experience, and must have knowledge and skills to effectively apply SNC functions: a) Assessment: Identification of patients that need special medical and education needs/management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care; b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care; c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties; d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care coordination is received.

* Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any state.

* Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Certification * Security:Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.