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RN Care Coordinator Inpatient - Care Management
PeaceHealth 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. PeaceHealth is seeking a compassionate, experienced RN Care Coordinator to join our Care Management team in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska .
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.
Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside
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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in utilization management, care coordination, case management, or quality management.
- Strong understanding of healthcare systems, discharge planning, and care transitions.
Skills for Success
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.
Why PeaceHealth?
At PeaceHealth, 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 wellbeing programs
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Why Ketchikan?
Few places offer the opportunity to build a rewarding nursing career surrounded by the beauty and adventure of Alaska. From world-class fishing and wildlife viewing to hiking, kayaking, and a rich cultural heritage, Ketchikan provides an unparalleled quality of life for those seeking both professional purpose and personal adventure.
Join Us
If you're an experienced acute care nurse who is passionate about care coordination, patient advocacy, and improving healthcare outcomes, we'd love to connect with you.
Bring your expertise, compassion, and leadership to PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center and help guide patients through some of the most important moments in their healthcare journey.
Salary : $44 - $71