Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator

Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator

Location
Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type
Full-time, Days

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a consortium-wide team to support inpatient Care Coordination and Utilization Management.
• Coordinate the local Community Acute Hospital (CAH) Swing Bed/Transitional Care program.
• Lead interdisciplinary team meetings for inpatient care.
• Review all patient admissions to develop personalized, clinically appropriate treatment plans aligned with patient needs, preferences, and available resources.
• Ensure timely and appropriate discharges while complying with regulatory and payor criteria.
• Collaborate with providers, leadership, and clinical support staff to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting Utilization Management functions and communicate effectively with payors.
• Educate patients and families regarding healthcare benefits and their treatment plans.
• Conduct patient assessments to gather psycho-social information, provide interventions, and facilitate referrals as needed.
• Develop and communicate discharge plans ensuring smooth transitions of care.
• Support the peer review process as part of the consortium plan.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; must have applied for Alaska RN licensure before start date if hired directly.
• Active Alaska RN license required for agency staff.
• Case Management certification within 24 months of hire.
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High-Risk competency required within 3 months of hire and annually.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• At least 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• One year of experience in chart review, risk management, or related quality services preferred.
• Knowledge of medical record review, medical necessity/insurance guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and build relationships with colleagues, community partners, and patients/families.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands for various tasks.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment dedicated to patient-centered care.
• Play a vital role in supporting healthcare transitions and improving patient outcomes in the community.