Registered Nurse
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Sitka, AK, United States
Pay Range :$41.66 - $58.69
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Overview
As part of a consortium-wide team, support and manage patient progression of care in the hospital setting, promote evidence-based protocols, ensure the appropriateness of interventions, assess patient psycho-social needs, and expedite care delivery for patients.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Responsibilities
RN works collaboratively with consortium-wide team supporting inpatient Care Coordination and Utilization Management
Coordinate local CAH Swing Bed/Transitional Care program
Lead local CAH Inpatient interdisciplinary team meeting
Review admissions to develop personalized treatment plans that are clinically appropriate, match patient care needs and are consistent with patient choice and available resources while ensuring timely and appropriate discharge
Collaborate with providers, leadership, and clinical support team to ensure treatment plans are based on patient need and meet criteria approved by consortium and regulatory agencies/payors
Ensure ongoing documentation supports Utilization Management functions and communicate with payors appropriately
Provide information to educate patients/families regarding healthcare benefits and treatment plan
Assess patient to obtain relevant psycho-social information, make interventions and professional support referrals as needed
Develop and communicate discharge plan with the care team and patient/family, ensuring safe and well-coordinated transition of care
Support Peer Review process as part of consortium plan
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Bachelor’s preferred
Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date
Agency staff must have an active Alaska license
Case Management certification by recognized certifying organization within 24 months of hire
BLS
ACLS
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 every year
Experience
5 years clinical nursing experience
1 year experience with chart review, risk management, or related quality service preferred
Knowledge
Medical record review, medical necessity/insurance guidelines, and regulatory compliance
Skills
Communication, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills
Ability
Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Build relationships with colleagues, community partners, and consumers
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs
Required Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Case Manager Certification - Commission for Case Manager Certification
Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC
High Risk Competency - SEARHC
Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
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Overview
As part of a consortium-wide team, support and manage patient progression of care in the hospital setting, promote evidence-based protocols, ensure the appropriateness of interventions, assess patient psycho-social needs, and expedite care delivery for patients.
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Responsibilities
RN works collaboratively with consortium-wide team supporting inpatient Care Coordination and Utilization Management
Coordinate local CAH Swing Bed/Transitional Care program
Lead local CAH Inpatient interdisciplinary team meeting
Review admissions to develop personalized treatment plans that are clinically appropriate, match patient care needs and are consistent with patient choice and available resources while ensuring timely and appropriate discharge
Collaborate with providers, leadership, and clinical support team to ensure treatment plans are based on patient need and meet criteria approved by consortium and regulatory agencies/payors
Ensure ongoing documentation supports Utilization Management functions and communicate with payors appropriately
Provide information to educate patients/families regarding healthcare benefits and treatment plan
Assess patient to obtain relevant psycho-social information, make interventions and professional support referrals as needed
Develop and communicate discharge plan with the care team and patient/family, ensuring safe and well-coordinated transition of care
Support Peer Review process as part of consortium plan
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Bachelor’s preferred
Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date
Agency staff must have an active Alaska license
Case Management certification by recognized certifying organization within 24 months of hire
BLS
ACLS
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 every year
Experience
5 years clinical nursing experience
1 year experience with chart review, risk management, or related quality service preferred
Knowledge
Medical record review, medical necessity/insurance guidelines, and regulatory compliance
Skills
Communication, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills
Ability
Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Build relationships with colleagues, community partners, and consumers
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs
Required Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Case Manager Certification - Commission for Case Manager Certification
Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC
High Risk Competency - SEARHC
Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing
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