Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager in Sitka, AK

Cynet Health

Sitka, AK

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LOCATION

Sitka, AK

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title: Care Manager Profession: Nursing Specialty: Care Manager Duration: Full Time Shift: Days Hours per Shift: Full Time Experience: At least 1 year of general nursing experience with at least 6 months employment as a clinical nurse in an outpatient clinic, or at least 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory setting, or 1 year of case management experience. License: Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Certifications: Basic Life Support certification required. National Case Management certification preferred. Must-Have: Knowledge of services and operations in healthcare settings. Description: Responsible for the active management of patients. Collaborates with medical providers and interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals that maximize patient healthcare outcomes. Coordinates multi-disciplinary care conferences for high-risk or complex patients referred into the case management process. Manages panel acute and chronic care needs as well as health maintenance by continuously reviewing electronic health record reminders and triggers and providing outreach and education to patients. Participates in case management reviews with a multi-disciplinary team of providers. Acts as an advocate for the patient and family at the service delivery level, fostering decision-making, independence, self-care, and growth and development. Uses problem-solving and anticipatory skills in meeting the needs of patients and providers. Ensures that patient needs are addressed promptly and efficiently. Facilitates the coordination of patient referrals within the organization and outside facilities. Tracks the progress of referrals and outcomes of care while providing periodic status reports to providers. Serves as the primary link for other case managers and discharge coordinators in care coordination for patients. Ensures referral records are received and available for providers' review. Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases and improve processes. Performs nursing duties that include assessment, documentation, education, and administering appropriate medications and/or therapies. Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements. Performs duties 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. Reports any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards. Adheres to infection control policies and procedures. Works collaboratively by building bridges and creating rapport with team members within departments and across the organization. Participates in department and clinic team efforts for improvement. Acts as a leader among nursing staff and unit coordinators. Participates in the continued development of the case management role in primary care. Responsible for participating in triage and responding to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects necessary to provide comprehensive health services. Facilitates the coordination of specialty clinic referrals. Manages referrals and waitlists, reviewing referrals for appropriateness and completion of work-up labs and/or diagnostics. Consults with referring providers for questions or concerns. Schedules patients in requested clinics based on priority systems. Ensures pre-appointment diagnostics are ordered, scheduled, and completed. Coordinates various clinics including dates and times for clinic availability in consultation with other facilities. Tracks the progress of referrals and outcomes of care, providing periodic status reports to providers on outstanding referrals. Serves as the primary nurse for all specialty clinics, providing clinical support, including assessment, documentation, education, and administering appropriate medications and therapies. Prepares clinical space for selected clinics, ensuring appropriate medical equipment is available. Sets up and assists providers during various medical procedures. Works closely with primary care providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients. Communicates and coordinates video teleconferencing visits with specialty providers, acting as nursing staff for those visits. Manages referrals and coordinates appointment times for exercise treadmill tests. Maintains compliance with annual competencies. Anticipates the needs of others and seeks help when appropriate. Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting, manage multiple tasks efficiently, and perform job duties using evidence-based practices. Regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/

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