RN - Case Manager

Cynet Health; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN Case Manager for a 13-week assignment. The shift is Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11 PM. Responsibilities include triage, care planning, and medication administration under provider orders, with documentation in the electronic health record.

The role requires an active Alaska RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of recent clinical nursing experience. Expect collaboration with clinicians and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• Ability to perform triage and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care across the lifespan per standards.
• Triages patients, determines urgency, and escalates as needed.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans; administers medications per orders.
• Documents assessments and interventions in the EHR.
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains competencies and regulatory compliance; floats as needed.

Skills

Triage skills

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse license (Alaska)

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RN - Case Manager

Profession: RN

Specialty: General Practice

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday - Friday

Hours per Shift: 3 PM - 11 PM

Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical experience within the last 3 years required

License: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Must-Have:

• Alaska license required
• 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting within the last 3 years

Description:This is primarily a triage position.The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice.The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, safety, and positive patient experience.

Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.Implements and evaluates nursing interventions and patient responses.Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy.Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care.

Consistent with the nursing scope of practice, nursing judgment is essential to the safe, effective, and accountable delivery of nursing care.The Registered Nurse independently applies critical thinking and professional judgment.Performs and interprets comprehensive assessments and recognizes significant changes in patient condition.Exercises independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions and interventions.Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized nursing plans of care based on patient needs.Integrates clinical findings with ethical principles, cultural considerations, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.Accepts accountability for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and outcomes of nursing care.

Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.Facilitates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services.Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.Advocates for patient care and assists patients in navigating the healthcare system.

Practices within nursing scope of practice and adheres to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.Maintains required competencies and certifications.Reports adverse events, near misses, and unsafe conditions per policy.

Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork.Provides appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff.Supports orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.Floats to other departments or assignments as needed.

Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention is required.Strong clinical judgment, organization, prioritization, and communication skills are essential.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is necessary.Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems is required.

Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices, reporting injuries and unsafe conditions, and cooperating in safety investigations.