RN Care Coordinator Inpatient - Care Management, FTE

Description

Peace Health Ketchikan Medical Center | Part-Time (0.60 FTE) | Day Shift

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Imagine building your nursing career in one of the most breathtaking locations in the country while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. Peace Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced RN Care Coordinator to join our Care Management team in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska
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Nestled at the entrance to Alaska's world-renowned Inside Passage, Ketchikan offers unmatched natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation, a vibrant Alaska Native culture, and a close-knit community. This is your opportunity to combine professional fulfillment with an extraordinary lifestyle.

Salary Range: $44.27 - $71.09 per hour

Compensation is based on experience.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Multiple openings may be available.

As an RN Care Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in helping patients navigate their healthcare journey. Partnering closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, patients, and families, you'll coordinate care across the continuum, advocate for patient needs, promote positive outcomes, and ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys collaboration, critical thinking, care planning, and helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

• Coordinate and oversee patient care plans throughout hospitalization and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including clinical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge needs.
• Advocate for patients and families while helping remove barriers to care.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare resources and levels of care.
• Facilitate communication between providers, patients, families, and community resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes, care transitions, and patient satisfaction.
• Support timely and effective discharge planning to promote successful recovery and continuity of care.
• Serve as a trusted resource and leader within the care management team.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of three years of acute care clinical nursing experience.

• Experience in utilization management, care coordination, case management, or quality management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, discharge planning, and care transitions.

We're looking for nurses who bring:

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Effective prioritization and organizational abilities.
• A patient-centered approach to care coordination.
• The ability to navigate complex healthcare situations with compassion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic healthcare systems.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for improving patient outcomes.

At Peace Health, we're committed to supporting our caregivers personally and professionally. We believe that when our caregivers thrive, our patients and communities thrive too.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness and…