RN - Case Manager

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Shift Information

Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11 PM

Minimum Experience

1 year of case management experience within the last 3 years is required.

Certifications/Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care across the lifespan in alignment with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practices. The RN employs the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services. Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and a positive patient experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Conducts thorough patient assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administers medications and treatments safely as per provider orders and policy.
• Recognizes changes in patient conditions and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding care, medications, and discharge needs.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Applies critical thinking and professional judgment to conduct comprehensive assessments and identify significant changes in patient conditions.
• Exercises independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions and priorities.
• Develops and revises nursing plans of care based on patient needs and preferences.
• Integrates clinical findings with ethical principles and cultural considerations when making nursing decisions.
• Takes accountability for nursing decisions and outcomes in accordance with regulations and organizational policy.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinates care by collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Facilitates referrals and ensures continuity of services.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
• Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Practices within the nursing scope and adheres to regulatory and safety requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains required competencies and certifications.
• Reports adverse events and unsafe conditions as per policy.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provides guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
• Supports the orientation, mentoring, and education of staff and peers.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.

Physical & Work Requirements

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

Safety Responsibility

Employees are responsible for following safe work practices, reporting any injuries or unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required.