Job Description & Requirements

RN Case Manager

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $1800.00 - $2700.00

POSITION SUMMARY - Manages patient progression of care, promote evidenced-based protocols, ensure the appropriateness of interventions, and expedite care delivery for patients admitted. Directs patient care services to ensure a timely and appropriate patient discharge.

POSITION DUTIES -

• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as the primary clinical contact regarding patient care andin care coordination for the patients. Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases and improve the process.
• Performs staff nursing duties in the various nursing roles in the clinic. Duties include assessment, documentation, education and administering appropriate medications and/or therapies.
• 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.
• Communications and Teamwork
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications -

• At least 1 year of case management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Active nursing license in Alaska required.
• Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Case Management certification by recognized certifying organization (i.e., NCQA, CCMC) preferred.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT - 13 Weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK - Day shift

SYSTEMS - Meditech

START DATE - 01/19/2025

Facility Location

Come explore Sitka’s sea-side community, one of the most beautiful southeast Alaskan cities. Nestled on the west side of an Island called Baranof, the city itself is flanked on the east side by majestic snow-capped mountains and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The climate is mild and not too cold, and visitors do get their fair share of sunshine and little town splendor!

Job Benefits

Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
  
  

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.