RN - Case Manager

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Cardiology

This role supports Cardiology and other Specialty services as needed. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan according to organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN employs the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately as per provider orders and policy.
• Recognizes changes in patient conditions and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Provides guidance and delegation to ancillary staff and supports staff education.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Case Management certification is preferred.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months and annually thereafter.
• New Nursing Program Graduates must obtain all certifications for the area of practice within six (6) months of hire.
• Experienced Nurses entering a new specialty must obtain all required specialty-specific and advanced certifications within six (6) months of hire.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Able to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Commitment to Safety

Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage may be required.