AK - EXPERIENCED Registered Nurse Case Manager WITH active AK License RATE $120.00

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center•Sitka, AK

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and implementing nursing interventions. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and provide education to patients and families regarding their care, medications, and discharge needs. The position requires delivering culturally responsive and patient-centered care, applying critical thinking and professional judgment for assessments and decision-making, and maintaining accountability for nursing actions. Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams is essential for coordinating care, facilitating referrals, and ensuring continuity of services. Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record is required. The role also includes advocating for patient care, practicing within the scope of practice, adhering to safety and compliance regulations, and participating in quality improvement activities. Professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork are key, with opportunities to mentor and support other staff, students, and peers, and willingness to assist in other departments as needed.

Requirements

1 year of Case Management experience in a clinic or hospital setting required within the last 2 years.
Active Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Case Management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses.
Administer medications and treatments as per provider orders and policies.
Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
Provide patient and family education concerning care, medications, and discharge needs.
Deliver culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to perform and interpret comprehensive assessments.
Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate actions, interventions, and priorities.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans based on patient needs.
Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, and safety standards.
Accept accountability for nursing decisions and outcomes in accordance with regulations and policies.
Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care effectively.
Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
Advocate for patient care, assisting patients in navigating the healthcare system.
Practice within nursing scope of practice, adhering to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
Maintain required competencies and certifications.
Report adverse events and unsafe conditions according to policy.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff as appropriate.
Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
Be willing to assist in other departments or assignments as needed.