RN Case Manager
Sitka, Alaska
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse Case Manager

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

Job Summary

• Manage patient care actively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with medical providers and clinical staff to establish and achieve individualized medical goals.
• Coordinate patient referrals to specialty clinics and track outcomes.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for patient care and care coordination.
• Perform nursing duties including assessment, documentation, education, and medication administration.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and annual competencies.
• Foster teamwork and participate in department improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of case management experience

Licensure & Certification

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must have flu vaccination
• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility location
• Ability to start no less than 3 weeks after fingerprint cards are received

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing process, customer service, safety, and infection control principles
• Strong assessment, communication, and data collection skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with willingness to teach and ask for help when needed
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within a theory-based nursing practice model and evidence-based practices

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This position requires an active Alaska RN license and at least 1 year of case management experience.