RN Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY – RN Case Manager

POSITION DUTIES – Care Coordination / Continuum of Care / Discharge Planning / Patient Focus and Care Plans

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – AK RN license; Previous case management experience; 2 years of general nursing experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – Bachelor’s degree, BLS, National Case Management certification

LICENSE/CREDENTIALS REQ – Active AK RN license required. Bachelor’s degree, BLS, National Case Management certification preferred.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT – 13 weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK – M-F / 40hrs per week

SYSTEMS – Cerner

START DATE – ASAP

TYPE OF JOB ORDER – Travel

BILL RATE – $105 – 5% = $99.75

OVERTIME RATE – $10

VMS – Yes

VMS COMPANY – Medefis

VMS FEE – 5%

VMS JOB ID – 282753

VMS PROJECT MANAGER INFORMATION – Jennifer McConnell

PROFILE MUST INCLUDE – AMN AV Coversheet with phone number, SS, DOB, Perm address, email, License and Certs, skills checklist, and 2 references.

Job Description:

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE 

PROOF OF FLU VACCINE REQUIRED? 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Responsible for the active management of SEARHC patients. 

Collaborates with the medical provider and all interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals that maximize patient healthcare outcomes.  

Uses problem-solving, critical thinking and anticipatory skills in meeting the needs of the patient and the provider. Patient needs should be addressed in a prompt, efficient manner. 

2. Works closely with providers and other clinical staff to facilitate and coordinate patient referrals to Surgery/Specialty Clinic. Reviews referral records to ensure all appropriate information is available for providers’ review. Tracks the progress of referrals and outcomes of care, providing periodic status report to providers on outstanding referrals.  

3. Serves as the primary clinical contact regarding patient care and in care coordination for the patients. Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases
and improve the process. 

4. Performs staff nursing duties in the various nursing role sin the clinic. Duties include assessment, documentation, education and administering appropriate medications and/or therapies.  

5. Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements. Performs duties as assigned in a responsible, respectful and caring manner to promote effective nursing staff relationships. Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. Adheres to infection control policy and procedures. 

6. Communications and Team work

Works collaboratively by building bridges and creating rapport with team members within departments and across the organization. 

Participates in department and clinic team and improvement efforts. 

7. Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: 

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred) 

High school diploma or GED 

Experience: 

At least 2 years of general nursing experience 

Licensure & Certification: 

A valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska 

Basic Life Support certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

The nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment

Customer service principles

Safety and infection control principles

Skills in:

Assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection

Oral and written communications

Ability to: 

Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment 

Team-player 

Willing to teach when appropriate 

Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments 

Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation

Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence based practices and
shared governance in a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary : $5 - $105