RN Case Manager

Job Title - RN Case Manager
Location - Sitka, AK
Shift: M-F
Guaranteed Hours: 40
Duration: 13 Weeks

Summary

As an RN Case Manager, you will be instrumental in coordinating patient care and ensuring optimal health outcomes for individuals across various settings. Reporting to the nursing supervisor, you will utilize your core skills in patient assessment, managed care, and discharge planning to develop effective care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate and manage patient services throughout the continuum of care, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Facilitate discharge planning and follow-up care to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, including critical care and emergency medicine professionals, to address complex patient needs.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options and care processes.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska required.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• National Case Management certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required

• At least 1 year of general nursing experience with at least 6 months’ employment as a clinical nurse at a SEARHC outpatient clinic

OR

• at least 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory setting or 1 year case management experience.

Knowledge of

• SEARHC services and those of other tribal health organizations in Alaska
• 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.
• The use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
• Oral and written communications.
• Ability to
• Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
• Maintain compliance with annual competencies.
• Problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good
• working relations with other staff and departments.
• Anticipate needs of others and to seek help when appropriate.
• Ability to work within a very fast paced clinical setting.
• Move at a quick pace, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, climb and move to the floor.
• Follow simple and complex directions and perform multiple tasks at once.
• Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multi-disciplinary setting

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $3,248.00 - $3,320.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)
• Ambulatory Setting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Alaska RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,248 - $3,320