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Registered Nurse - Care Manager Job Description Job Title Registered Nurse - Care Manager Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team as a Care Manager in Sitka, Alaska. This vital role focuses on managing the progression of care for admitted patients, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions, and facilitating efficient discharge planning within a hospital setting. The Care Manager will play a crucial role in optimizing patient outcomes and resource utilization. The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive utilization management, case management, and discharge planning. This includes reviewing patient records, assessing medical necessity, and collaborating with physicians, hospital leadership, and the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols and cost-effective care delivery, particularly for SEARHC beneficiary patients. Key Responsibilities Perform continuing review of patient ho...