CASE MANAGEMENT NURSE

Job DescriptionThe Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Case Management Nurse in the Bureau of Health Services. Reporting directly to the BHS SUPERVISOR OF NURSES the successful candidate will maintain a comprehensive case management system for the BHS for Medical Qualification of Firefighter and EMS Candidates, Annual Medicals and BHS Clinic for FDNY incumbents. The candidate will use clinical tools, data and other information to complete assessments of patient needs. Create individualized and comprehensive case management and treatment plans. Determine service-connected coverage eligibility for various treatments and treatment programs. Clearly explain the reason for prescribed treatments and treatment plans to patients. Carry out adept nursing assessment of patient health status. Educate patients on benefits, services and other resources. Communicate with patients, physicians and insurance companies to secure successful outcomes. Document complex medical information in our electronic medical record (EMR) to outline and improve health results and determination of eligibility of candidates. Follow case and quality management processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures. Accurately review results from medical tests. Select appropriate outside treatment vendors/providers according to members' needs/illness/injury, can successfully make appointments for member without direct supervision. Make appointments with external vendors as needed to accurately evaluate member or candidates ability to safely perform job to which he/she has applied. Conduct telehealth visits to screen members in accordance with current departmental policies and directives, i.e. with suspected and/or confirmed COVID19. Nurse is able to perform IM, intradermal, and SC injections while following best practices. Ability to perform venipuncture when required, according to departmental policies and best evidence-based practice. Schedule: 5 days/week (to include approximately 1 weekend every 5 weeks)Qualifications

A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, plus a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college, and three years of clinical nursing experience; or

A valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse, plus an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college, and five years of clinical nursing experience; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or 2’ above. However, all candidates must have a valid New York State license as a Registered Nurse.

Note:To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one additional year of clinical nursing experience.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.