Registered Nurse Case Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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