Registered Nurse -

Referral Managment Location:

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) at

Nellis AFB, NV Organization:

U.S. Got People U.S. Got People is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Referral Management team at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) . In this vital role, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality care to service members, veterans, and their families—making a lasting impact through your dedication to excellence in healthcare.

Why Join Us Federal Healthcare Experience:

Collaborate with government healthcare professionals in an environment that values service, learning, and professional growth.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Paid sick leave and paid time off Pay- $61.00/Hour Health benefit stipend to help offset healthcare costs, $5.09/Hour Sunday through Saturday, with shifts scheduled 24 hours a day to meet mission needs. The schedule will not exceed 80 hours per two-week period. Shifts can be 4, 8, 10, or 12 hours in length and will include a minimum of a 30-minute uncompensated lunch break.

Education & Qualifications:

Degree/Education:

Shall be a graduate from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.

Experience:

Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of total nursing experience, with the most recent three years spent in a direct patient care hospital as Discharge Planner, Case Manager, Nurse Navigator, House Supervisor, or equivalent capacity. Shall have and maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to as a Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands with no lapse. Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Job duties may include but are not limited to: As the designated clinical point of contact for MOMMC, this role serves as the liaison for veterans navigating between MOMMC and the NLVVAMC. The position facilitates care coordination by triaging clinical and administrative needs and is authorized by MOMMC to initiate and manage patient transfer workflows between MOMMC and the NLVVAMC. To maximize the efficiency of this MOMMC-funded requirement, the Transition Nurse develops templates for repetitive procedures and escalates any barriers to the appropriate leadership. Assesses MOMMC's capabilities and capacity to determine transfer appropriateness, accurately anticipating patient needs to ensure timely movement and prevent delays (e.g., avoid extended LOS). On behalf of MOMMC, coordinates with specialists and House Supervisors to expedite clinically indicated transfers. Acts as the communication link between MOMMC clinical teams and VA providers, facilitating discussion with specialists, House Supervisors, and receiving units to streamline patient acceptance and placement. Manage patient transfers from the NLVVAMC into MOMMC. This includes supporting MOMMC's payer authorization processes and coordinating appropriate transport (e.g., ground ambulance, air transport). Utilizes MOMMC-endorsed, evidence-based utilization review tools (such as InterQual or Milliman) to evaluate admission appropriateness and resource utilization, ensuring efficient use of services in all transfer and discharge planning. Coordinates with utilization management, case management, medical discharge planning social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure compliance with VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and local/national discharge and transfer standards. Receive MTF-specific basic orientation and awareness training.

Cross-Utilization:

If the Transition Nurse is not fully utilized at the NLVVAMC, they may be reassigned to provide clinical nursing support in the MOMMC Emergency Department (ED) or serve as a backup for House Supervisors and Discharge Planners to ensure maximum contract utilization. Coordinates with clinical units prior to patient discharge to ensure discharge planning requirements have been met, including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Home Health Care (HHC), community services, specialty referrals, and follow-up appointments. Ensures that patients and caregivers receive appropriate discharge instructions, education, and resources related to post-discharge care, self-care, and appropriate utilization of medical services. Educate patients and families on options beyond immediate benefits when clinically appropriate, such as skilled nursing facilities, group homes, or community-based resources, in coordination with case management and social work services. Participates in committee meetings, working groups, process action teams, and other groups as indicated/directed. Coordinates with third-party payers, as well as the TRICARE Managed Care Support Contractor (MCSC), to provide requisite clinical information to accomplish authorization for post-discharge needs, within the plan's benefit. Validates the beneficiary's insurance plan/benefit allowance and, when possible, ensures the insurance plan is considered by the provider when making referrals for DME, medications, inpatient transfers, etc. Provides on-going education to patients, providers, and staff related to discharge planning and inpatient transfers. Ensures the MTF staff provides instructions to the patient, significant other, and/or family members for post-discharge care, self-care/maintaining healthy lifestyles, appropriate use of medical services, and other needs, as indicated. Designs services to meet educational needs of the target audience. Emphasizes the preventive, curative, and restorative aspects of instructions. Informs medical students, residents, attending physicians, nurses, and other health and allied health personnel regarding considerations impacting discharge planning and interfacility transfer workflows. Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, and for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication formats in addressing professional issues. Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other health team members. Identifies barriers and inefficiencies within transfer and discharge workflows and participates in process improvement initiatives, working groups, committees, and process action teams as directed.

Supports system performance improvement through:

o Decreased transfer turnaround time from request to acceptance. o Reduction in avoidable transfer delays. o Improved LOS management for transferred patients. o Enhanced provider and patient satisfaction with transitions of care. Performs accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all activities in accordance with VA, DoD, Air Force, and regulatory requirements using approved electronic and written systems. Ensures compliance with patient safety standards, infection control policies, regulatory agency requirements, and local process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates the ability to maintain productivity, prioritize workload, and perform assigned duties with minimal supervisory direction. Serves and participates in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed. Join Our Team If you are a compassionate and a dedicated Registered Nurse who values teamwork, growth, and service to our nation's heroes, we invite you to apply. Submit your resume today and help make a difference—one patient at a time.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$61.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person