RN Case Manager

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 Community Wellness Department, in the Breast & Cervical Health Program and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of appropriate and timely care for patients, promoting quality and cost-effective health care outcomes.
This position will work with women, ages 21+, by providing comprehensive care management for their breast and cervical cancer prevention and screenings, and cardiovascular health. All while working alongside the patient’s primary care provider’s care team for early detection and screening of breast and cervical cancers and cardiovascular disease, along with determining potential risk factors. Assisting with providing support and resources to women enrolled in the Breast & Cervical Health Program after assessing their risk factors and social determinants of health. Providing case management for women due for their breast and cervical cancer screenings and women who need follow-up care and diagnostics after an abnormal screening result, along with some care coordination for women diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer.

Must utilize sound medical knowledge and clinical judgement in determining patient referrals, outreach, and coordination of care to maintain patient safety and service quality. Decisions must be made with weighted consideration and awareness of the impact that they have on patient care and outcomes.
Must be organized, self-motivated and possess the ability to work autonomously to implement care coordination, case management, and identify solutions at an individual, community and system level. Will seek supervisor support when indicated and/or necessary.

• Coordinate and deliver care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered.
• Coordinate within and outside of the SEARHC health system to implement a consistent, effective, supportive system of care.
• Provide risk reduction counseling and health coaching utilizing Motivational Interviewing skills and techniques.
• Establish patient caseload in target communities.
• Track and maintain case management data.
• Monitor patient progress and track outcomes using SEARHC standards of performance and care.
• Support and strengthen working relationships with community-based service providers in rural communities through a coordinated system of care. Promote regular communication and team relationships between community-based providers, clinic staff and case management staff on a local and regional level.
• Maintain working knowledge of existing community services and collaboratively seek to close gaps.
• Advocate for patient and patient caregivers at service-delivery level, empower patient decisionmaking and self-care, and address patient needs in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the medical providers and interdisciplinary team members to establish plan of care to maximize patient healthcare outcomes. Coordinate care conferences and track patient referrals within SEARHC and outside facilities.
• Assess, educate, coach and document patient encounters, participate in departmental and clinical improvement efforts, maintain a clean and safe working environment for self, staff, and patients, and maintain compliance with annual competencies.
• Identify community resources, foster partnerships, and utilize resources effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.
• Assist the Breast & Cervical Health team in achieving grant requirements and goals. Provide community outreach when necessary. Perform program enrollments, annual reenrollments, required follow-up visits, patient tracking, and data entry. Participate in annual Breast & Cervical Health Clinics & events.
• Occasional travel is required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing RN

Experience:

• At least 1 year of general nursing experience, with at least 6 months employment as a clinical nurse at a SEARHC outpatient clinic OR at least 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory setting or 1 year case management experience.

Licensure & Certification:

• Alaska licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support certification required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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
• Electronic health records programs and data tracking software
• The use of Excel spreadsheets and Outlook SharePoint and OneDrive
• Oral and written communications
• Point-of-care testing experience a plus

Ability to:

• Able to multi-task
• Able to work autonomously
• Be self-motivated
• Ability to reassess priorities throughout the work shift and adapt as necessary
• Supervise others and assist with problem-solving

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!