RN Case Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, Alaska.

This role is ideal for an RN with recent hospital case management experience who is skilled in care coordination, discharge planning, utilization review, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates must have an active Alaska RN license and recent case management experience within the past 2 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care throughout the hospital stay and transition to the appropriate next level of care.
• Develop and manage individualized discharge plans based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assess clinical, psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning needs.
• Identify barriers to discharge and work proactively to resolve them.
• Coordinate post-acute services such as skilled nursing, home health, rehabilitation, durable medical equipment, and outpatient follow-up.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding care plans and discharge expectations.
• Support safe and timely transitions of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
• Review patient progress and update care plans as needed.
• Assist with utilization management and medical necessity review as appropriate.
• Coordinate with insurance providers, payers, and external agencies when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and case management standards.
• Advocate for patient needs while promoting appropriate use of healthcare resources.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Active and unrestricted Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current BLS certification
• Recent RN Case Management experience within the past 2 years
• Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting
• Strong discharge planning and care coordination skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple patients and competing priorities
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Utilization review experience
• Experience with complex discharge planning
• Experience coordinating post-acute services
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance processes
• Familiarity with case management software and electronic health records
• Certification in Case Management, such as CCM or ACM

Key Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

• RN case management
• Care coordination
• Discharge planning
• Utilization review
• Interdisciplinary rounds
• Patient and family education
• Post-acute care coordination
• Insurance and payer communication
• Resource utilization
• Clinical documentation
• Transition-of-care planning
• Problem solving
• Patient advocacy

Schedule Requirements

• Day Shift
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• 40 hours per week
• Exact shift times may vary based on department needs.

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination is required unless an approved exemption applies under facility policy.
• Candidates must maintain all required licensure and certifications throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced RN Case Manager who can independently coordinate care, manage discharge planning, and work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

• RN Case Manager
• Nurse Case Manager
• Hospital Case Manager
• Care Coordinator RN
• Utilization Review RN
• Discharge Planning RN
• Clinical Case Manager

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.