Registered Nurse Case Manager / Clinic Nurse

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium • Juneau, AK

108d • $42 - $54

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adheres to infection control policy and procedures.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees