Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Sitka, AK
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Shift Information

Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 11 PM

Minimum Experience Required

1 year of Case Management experience within the last 3 years is required.

Certifications & Requirements

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

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager provides professional nursing care across various patient demographics in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practices. This position primarily focuses on triage responsibilities.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and assess patient responses.
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and policy.
• Identify changes in patient conditions and initiate necessary interventions or escalations.
• Educate patients and families regarding care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive and patient-centered care.

Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making

• Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to recognize significant changes in patient conditions.
• Determine appropriate nursing actions and prioritize interventions based on patient needs.
• Continuously develop and adjust individualized nursing plans of care.
• Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, and safety standards.
• Accept accountability for nursing decisions and care outcomes.

Care Coordination & Documentation

• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care coordination.
• Facilitate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Advocate for patient care and assist in navigating the healthcare system.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Follow nursing scope of practice and adhere to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain required competencies and certifications.
• Report adverse events and unsafe conditions per organizational policy.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Exhibit professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and collaboration within the team.
• Provide guidance and delegation to ancillary staff as needed.
• Support orientation, mentoring, and education of staff and peers.
• Adapt to float to other departments or assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in electronic health records and clinical systems.

Physical & Work Requirements

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

Additional Information

Holiday coverage may be required.