Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating and managing patient care through collaboration with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. Provides case management for high-risk and complex patients, ensuring timely, efficient, and patient-centered care across the continuum.

This role includes care coordination, patient education, referral tracking, and participation in multidisciplinary care planning. The RN also performs clinical nursing duties, including assessment, documentation, medication administration, triage, and emergency response in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Promotes patient advocacy, safety, infection control, and continuous quality improvement while maintaining compliance with organizational standards and competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers and care teams to develop individualized patient care plans
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care conferences for high-risk or complex patients
• Manage acute, chronic, and preventive care needs using EHR tools, reminders, and outreach
• Participate in case management reviews with multidisciplinary teams
• Advocate for patients and families to support informed decision-making and self-care
• Coordinate referrals within SEARHC and external facilities, track progress, and resolve delays
• Provide status updates on referrals and care outcomes to providers
• Support discharge planning and care coordination across teams
• Perform clinical nursing duties including assessment, documentation, education, and medication administration
• Respond to triage needs and emergency situations as required
• Maintain competencies, safety, and infection control compliance
• Participate in team improvement initiatives and case management development
• Maintain a safe, organized, and well-equipped clinical environment
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska (required at time of application)
• Current BLS certification required
• National Case Management certification preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of case management experience within the last 2 years (required)

Compliance Requirements

• Proof of current influenza vaccination required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Nursing process and evidence-based practice
• Customer service and patient-centered care principles
• Safety and infection control standards

Skills

• Strong assessment and clinical judgment
• Data collection and care coordination using EHR systems
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to use clinical and office equipment

Abilities

• Work in a fast-paced clinical environment with frequent multitasking
• Maintain compliance with annual competencies
• Problem-solve and resolve conflicts professionally
• Anticipate patient and team needs proactively
• Work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Perform physical job requirements (standing, walking, bending, lifting, quick response situations)
• Follow both simple and complex instructions accurately

Shift

• Monday to Friday