RN Case Manager - Acute Care

Make a meaningful impact by guiding patients safely through their care journey while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes. Play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes by leading comprehensive discharge planning and coordinating seamless transitions of care across the healthcare continuum.

This will be an hourly, Non-Union position.

HIGHLIGHTS

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive discharge planning assessments from admission through hospitalization

Identify and resolve barriers to discharge, including medical, psychosocial, and financial factors

Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Arrange post-acute care services such as home health, skilled nursing, hospice, and community resources

Provide patient and family education on care plans, medications, and follow-up using teach-back

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least 2 years of acute care experience

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills

Experience with discharge planning, case management, or care transitions preferred

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Knowledge of payer requirements including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance

Physical Requirement: Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

ENVIRONMENT

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. This role is based in a fast-paced, patient-centered hospital environment where collaboration and communication are essential to success. The position requires balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and delivering compassionate care. Work schedules may vary depending on operational needs. Exposure to stressful or emotionally sensitive situations, including patient crises and end-of-life care, is a potential hazard of the role.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

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