Travel Nurse RN - Care Manager
Sitka, AK
ICONMA
4x8 hrs, Days

Description:
Accountabilities
Responsible for the active management of Client patients.
Collaborates with the medical provider and all
interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals that
maximize patient healthcare outcomes.

Uses problem-solving, critical thinking and anticipatory
skills in meeting the needs of the patient and the provider. Patient needs should be addressed in a
prompt, efficient manner.

Works closely with providers and other clinical staff to facilitate and
coordinate patient referrals to Surgery/Specialty Clinic. Reviews referral records to ensure all
appropriate information is available for providers’
review. Tracks the progress of referrals
and outcomes of care, providing periodic status report to providers on
outstanding referrals.

Serves as the primary clinical contact regarding patient care and
in care coordination for the patients. Proactively
identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases
and 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 Teamwork
Works 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.
Performs other duties as assigned, including special
projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Position 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:
A valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska
Basic Life Support certification

Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge
of:
The
nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment

Customer
service principles

Safety
and infection control principles

Skills
In:
Assessment,
anticipation of needs, and data collection

Oral
and written communications

Ability
To:
Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment
Team-player
Willing to teach when appropriate
Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments
Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation
Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence based practices and
shared governance in a multi-disciplinary team.

Specialty:
Nursing

Sub Specialty(S):
Care Manager, Registered Nurse

Emr Used:
Meditech

Minimum Years Of Experience:
1

Certifications/Requirements
BLS/BCLS