Registered Nurse Case Manager / Clinic Nurse

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$38.93 - $54.76

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

This position functions within the SEARHC Surgery/Specialty Clinic to assist patients and medical staff within the ambulatory care setting by providing case management services and nursing care to patients referred to Surgery or Specialty Clinics.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Responsible for the active management of SEARHC patients.

  • Collaborates with the medical provider and all interdisciplinary team members to establish individualized medical goals that maximize patient healthcare outcomes.

  • Uses problem-solving, critical thinking and anticipatory skills in meeting the needs of the patient and the provider.  Patient needs should be addressed in a prompt, efficient manner.

• Works closely with providers and other clinical staff to facilitate and coordinate patient referrals to Surgery/Specialty Clinic.  Reviews referral records to ensure all appropriate information is available for providers’ review.  Tracks the progress of referrals and outcomes of care, providing periodic status report to providers on outstanding referrals.

• Serves as the primary clinical contact regarding patient care and in care coordination for the patients.  Proactively identifies delays and obstacles to care and works to remedy individual cases and improve the process.

• Performs staff nursing duties in the various nursing roles in the clinic.  Duties include assessment, documentation, education and administering appropriate medications and/or therapies.

• Maintains annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements.  Performs duties as assigned in a responsible, respectful, and caring manner to promote effective nursing staff relationships.  Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards.  Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.

• Communications and Teamwork

  • Works collaboratively by building bridges and creating rapport with team members within departments and across the organization.

  • Participates in department and clinic team and improvement efforts.

• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.

• Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.

• Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Basic Life Support certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

Knowledge of

• The nursing process and the ability to apply this knowledge in the working environment.

• Customer service principles

• Safety and infection control principles

Skills in

• Assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection

• Oral and written communications

Ability to

• Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.

• Be a team-player.

• Willing to teach when appropriate.

• Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.

• Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation.

• Perform job using theory-based nursing practice model, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multi-disciplinary team.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!