Registered Nurse Case Manager

Shift Information

Monday to Friday, 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 1 year of Case Management experience in a clinic or hospital setting required within the last 2 years.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state required.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; Case Management certification is preferred.

Job Description

Patient Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administer medications and treatments as per provider orders and policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Provide patient and family education concerning care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive and patient-centered care.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to perform and interpret comprehensive assessments.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate actions, interventions, and priorities.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans based on patient needs.
• Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, and safety standards.
• Accept accountability for nursing decisions and outcomes in accordance with regulations and policies.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care effectively.
• Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
• Advocate for patient care, assisting patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Practice within nursing scope of practice, adhering to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain required competencies and certifications.
• Report adverse events and unsafe conditions according to policy.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff as appropriate.
• Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
• Be willing to assist in other departments or assignments as needed.