Case Manager

RN Case Manager Location - Juneau, AK
Shift - Will discussed during interview
Duration - 13 week (Possible Extension)
Gross Weekly - $2800 - $3000
Shift - Day/Night

MUST HAVE ACTIVE AK LICENSE MUST HAVE FULL COVID (INCLUDING 1 BOOSTER) AND FLU

VACCINATION POSITION SUMMARY

This position functions within the nursing department and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of appropriate and timely care for patients, promoting quality and cost-effective health care outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 and in 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.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelors degree preferred)

Experience: At least 2 years of general nursing experience

Licensure & Certification:

• A valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support certification Knowledge,

Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of:

• The nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment Customer service principles
• Safety and infection control principles Skills in:
• Assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection
• Oral and written communications Ability to:
• Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment
• Team-player
• Willing to teach when appropriate
• Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments
• Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation
• Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence based practices and shared governance in a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Salary: $2,800.00 - $3,000.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated against COVID (INCLUDING 1 BOOSTER) AND FLU ?

Experience:

• nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS (Required)

Work Location: In person