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SalaryTitle: Registered Nurse Case Manager
Location: 1200 Salmon Creek Lane Juneau, AK 99801
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Primary care clinic-will be discussed during interview
Pay Rate: $78-$83/hour on w2
Job Details:
MUST HAVE ACTIVE AK LICENSE
MUST HAVE FULL COVID (INCLUDING 1 BOOSTER) AND FLU VACCINATION
POSITION SUMMARY
This position functions within the nursing department and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of appropriate and timely care for patients, promoting quality and cost-effective health care outcomes.
Responsible for the active management of SEARHC 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.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Experience:
- At least 2 years of general nursing 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $78.00 - $83.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- general nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License for AK State (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Juneau, AK 99801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Juneau, AK 99801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
