Position Overview

Functions within the nursing department to coordinate the delivery of appropriate and timely care for patients, promoting quality and cost-effective health care outcomes. Responsible for active management of patients, collaborating with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to establish individualized medical goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages panel acute/chronic care needs and health maintenance via EHR review and patient outreach

• Collaborates with medical providers and interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals

• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care conferences for high-risk or complex patients

• Facilitates patient referrals within and outside facilities; tracks progress and outcomes

• Performs staff nursing duties including assessment, documentation, education, and medication administration

• Serves as primary link for case managers and discharge coordinators in care coordination

• Specialty Clinic: manages referrals/waitlists, coordinates clinics, and serves as primary nurse for specialty visits

• OB Case Management: intake, tracking, education, outreach, and postpartum follow-up

• VTC/ETT coordination with specialty providers and regional facilities

• Participates in triage role and responds to emergency situations

Education, Certifications & Licensure

• Graduate of accredited nursing school; BSN preferred

• Current full unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another U.S. state (must apply for AK license before start)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

• National Case Management certification preferred

• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required

• 1+ year general nursing with 6 months at SEARHC outpatient clinic, OR

• 2+ years general nursing with minimum 1 year in ambulatory setting or 1 year case management experience

Required Certifications

BLS (AHA) | Clinical Competency Assessment | RN License - State of Alaska