Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sitka, AK
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: AK - RN Inpatient Care Coordinator

City/State: Sitka, Alaska

Shift: 8 Hour Days, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Contract Length: 91 weeks

Start Date: 06/08/2026

Job Description:

Manages patient progression of care, promotes evidenced-based protocols, ensures the appropriateness of interventions, and expedites care delivery for patients admitted. Directs patient care services to ensure a timely and appropriate patient discharge.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress.
• Performs continuing review of the patient hospitalization to monitor necessity, length of stay, and quality of care.
• Provides UM and review functions to the Purchased/Referred Care Services program for SEARHC beneficiary patients admitted to other facilities.
• Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and treatment plans as requested by regulatory agencies or payers.
• Reviews and validates physician orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients.
• Collaborates with the clinical care team to ensure adherence to the UM/CM/DCP plan.
• Facilitates educational programs and advises physicians and other departments of regulations affecting UM/CM/DCP.
• Directs the coordination of patient care departments, ensuring treatment plans are based on patient needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 8 years of clinical care or nursing experience, 3 years in chart review, risk management, or related quality service.
• Active nursing license in Alaska required.
• Case Management certification by recognized certifying organization (preferred).
• Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with providers, staff, and patients.