TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified Case Manager RN in Wrangell, Alaska, 99929!
Location: Wrangell, AK
Employment: Permanent, full-time
Specialty: Case Management
Shift: Days, Full Time
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Case Management Registered Nurse (RN) to join a critical access hospital in Wrangell, AK. In this role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care plans, facilitate safe and timely discharges, and serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team. If you are a dedicated RN with a passion for optimizing patient outcomes and navigating complex healthcare systems, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' medical, psychosocial, and functional needs to develop individualized care coordination plans
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate appropriate level-of-care transitions
- Coordinate timely discharge planning to ensure safe transitions to post-acute or community-based settings
- Identify and address barriers to discharge, including social determinants of health and insurance authorization needs
- Conduct utilization review and monitor patient status to support appropriate admission criteria and length of stay
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, community resources, and follow-up care plans
- Document all case management activities accurately in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory standards
Pay
Salary range: $86,000 to $117,000 per year.