Travel Nurse RN - Case Management
Juneau, AK
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Nights

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE at time of submittal.AND Case Management experience must be within the last 2 years.PROOF OF FLU VACCINE REQUIRED?.Start date will be minimum 6 weeks from date fingerprint cards are received by SEARHC.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobThis is a hybrid/blended role: responsible for the active management of SEARHC patients as assigned AND will serve as clinic nurse as assigned.Collaborates with the medical provider and all interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals that maximize patient healthcare outcomes.Coordinates multi-disciplinary care conferences for high risk or complex patients who are referred into the case management process.Manages panel acute and chronic care needs as well as health maintenance, by continuously reviewing EHR reminders and triggers and providing outreach and education to patients.Participates in case management reviews where all high need patients are reviewed with a multi-disciplinary team of providers.Works with multi-disciplinary team as an advocate for the patient/client family at the service delivery level, fostering patient/family decision making, independence, self-care and growth and development.Uses problem-solving and anticipatory skills in meeting the needs of the patient and the provider. Patient needs should be addressed in a prompt, efficient manner.Facilitates the coordination of patient referrals within SEARHC other outside facilities. Tracks the progress of referrals and outcomes of care, providing periodic status report to providers on outstanding referrals. Serves as the primary link for other case managers and discharge coordinators in care coordination for the patients. Ensures referral records have been received and are available for provider s review. Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases and to 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 TeamworkWorks 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.Active member of the clinical team and is a leader amongst the pod, nursing staff and unit coordinators.Participates in continued development of the case management role in primary care.As an RN is responsible for participating in the triage role and responding to emergency situations.Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredGraduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor s degree preferred.Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska required.Basic Life Support certification.National Case Management certification preferred.High school diploma or equivalent required.Experience RequiredAt least 1 year of case management experience within the last 2 years.Knowledge ofSEARHC services and those of other tribal health organizations in AlaskaThe nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment.Customer service principles.Safety and infection control principles.Skills inAssessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection.The use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.Oral and written communications.Ability toMulti-task and work independently in fast paced environment.Maintain compliance with annual competencies.Problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.Anticipate needs of others and to seek help when appropriate.Ability to work within a very fast paced clinical setting.Move at a quick pace, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, climb and move to the floor.Follow simple and complex directions and perform multiple tasks at once.Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multi-disciplinary setting Additional Information:SEARHC only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and SEARHC will not be providing housing or flights.