Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager
Sitka, AK
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description:
MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMITTAL
MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATION
The Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient‑centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting, supporting individuals and families across the continuum of care. This role utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; administer medications and treatments; perform clinical procedures; and provide patient education and care coordination in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams. The Ambulatory RN ensures accurate documentation, adherence to infection control and regulatory standards, and efficient clinic operations while promoting quality outcomes, patient safety, and culturally responsive care in a fast‑paced ambulatory environment.
Required certifications: BLS, Case Management certification preferred
Required Education and Certifications
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.
Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Basic Life Support certification.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Job Description
Patient Care
Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.
Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.
Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
Nursing Judgment & Clinical Decision-Making (Alaska BON-Aligned)
Consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice for Registered Nurses, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care. The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment to:
Perform and interpret comprehensive assessments and recognize significant changes in patient condition requiring nursing intervention or provider notification.
Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, interventions, and priorities, and in identifying when consultation, collaboration, or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs, responses, preferences, and clinical circumstances, rather than relying solely on standardized protocols.
Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements when making nursing decisions.
Accept accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care in accordance with Alaska statutes, regulations, and organizational policy.
Care Coordination & Documentation
Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.
Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Practices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
Maintains required competencies and certifications.
Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.
Teamwork & Professional Practice
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.
Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.
Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.

Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance. Referral bonus and extension bonus.