Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed RN for a Case Management position in Alaska, requiring at least 1 year of case management experience and an active Alaska RN license.

Details

• Day shift schedule
• Outpatient clinic setting focused on care coordination and patient case management
• Patient population includes those requiring referrals to surgery and specialty clinics, with a focus on maximizing healthcare outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration
• Some direct nursing duties in the clinic are required in addition to case management responsibilities

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Alaska RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of case management experience required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Flu vaccination required
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized care goals and coordinate patient referrals to surgery and specialty clinics
• Serves as the primary clinical contact for care coordination, proactively identifying and addressing delays or obstacles to patient care
• Performs staff nursing duties including assessment, documentation, patient education, and medication administration as needed
• Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements
• Participates in department and clinic team improvement efforts
• Start of assignment requires fingerprint card processing — travelers may not begin until at least 3 weeks after fingerprint cards are received at the facility's administrative office in Juneau
• Local candidates are accepted for this position