RN Case Manager
Sitka, AK
Catalytic Solutions
4x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Nursing Contract Opportunity - Sitka, Alaska

Specialty: Nursing
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have an active Alaska RN license at time of application.
• Must have current Flu vaccination.
• Responsible for active management of patients, collaborating with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to establish individualized medical goals.
• Utilize problem-solving, critical thinking, and anticipatory skills to meet patient and provider needs promptly and efficiently.
• Coordinate patient referrals to Surgery/Specialty Clinics, ensuring all referral information is complete and tracking progress and outcomes.
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for patient care and care coordination, proactively identifying and resolving delays or obstacles.
• Perform staff nursing duties including assessment, documentation, patient education, and administering medications/therapies.
• Maintain annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.
• Promote effective nursing staff relationships and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members across departments and participate in team and clinic improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to provide comprehensive health services.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• At least 1 year of case management experience

Licensure & Certification

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the nursing process and ability to apply it in practice
• Customer service principles
• Safety and infection control principles
• Skills in assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with willingness to teach when appropriate
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to maintain good working relationships
• Willingness to ask for help when facing new or challenging situations
• Ability to perform nursing duties using theory-based nursing practice models, evidence-based practices, and shared governance within a multidisciplinary team

Additional Information

• Applicants must live at least 50+ miles away from the facility location.
• Housing and flights are not provided.
• BLS certification required.