Registered Nurse – Primary Care Case Manager

NavitasPartners•Sitka, AK

11h•$87,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Registered Nurse – Primary Care Case Manager Job Title: Registered Nurse – Primary Care Case Manager Location - Sitka, AS Pay Range - $87,000 to $100,000 Yearly Key Essential Functions & Accountabilities Case Management & Care Coordination Actively manage assigned SEARHC patient panels Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to establish individualized care goals Coordinate multidisciplinary care conferences for high-risk and complex patients Manage acute, chronic, and preventive care needs through EHR reminders and outreach Participate in case management reviews for high-need patients Advocate for patients and families, supporting independence, self-care, and informed decision-making Utilize problem-solving and anticipatory skills to meet patient and provider needs efficiently Referrals & Transitions of Care Coordinate patient referrals within SEARHC and external facilities Track referral progress and outcomes, providing status updates to providers Serve as primary liaison for case managers and discharge coordinators Ensure referral records are received and available for provider review Identify and resolve delays or barriers to care Improve referral coordination processes proactively Clinical Nursing Responsibilities Perform staff nursing duties in clinic settings, including: Patient assessment Documentation Education Medication and therapy administration Participate in triage and respond to emergency situations Maintain annual competencies, including safety and infection control Promote a clean, safe, and well-supplied clinical environment Report defective equipment and safety hazards Adhere strictly to infection control policies Communication & Teamwork Build collaborative relationships across departments and teams Participate in clinic, department, and quality improvement initiatives Serve as a clinical leader among pod staff, nursing staff, and unit coordinators Support ongoing development of the primary care case management role Complete special projects and other duties as assigned Additional Focus Areas Specialty Clinic Coordination Manage specialty clinic referrals and waitlists Review referrals for completeness and appropriateness Coordinate required labs and diagnostics prior to appointments Schedule patients based on clinical priority Coordinate clinic dates and provider availability with outside facilities Track referral outcomes and provide status reports to providers Serve as primary nurse for specialty clinics, providing: Assessment Documentation Education Medication and therapy administration Prepare clinic spaces and assist with procedures (e.g., colposcopy, cystoscopy) Support specialty clinic educational in-services OB Case Management Serve as primary case manager for OB patients Manage intake, tracking, education, and outreach Coordinate care with primary care providers and case managers Track postpartum care and newborn immunizations Telehealth & Diagnostic Coordination Coordinate Video Teleconferencing (VTC) visits with Alaska Native Medical Center specialists Serve as nursing support for telehealth visits Coordinate Exercise Treadmill Test (ETT) referrals and scheduling with Bartlett and SEARHC providers Education, Certifications & Licensure Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred) Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state) Direct hires must apply for Alaska RN license prior to start Agency staff must hold an active Alaska RN license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required National Case Management certification preferred High school diploma or equivalent required Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years Experience Requirements One of the following: 1 year general nursing experience plus 6 months as a clinical nurse at a SEARHC outpatient clinic 2 years general nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ambulatory setting 1 year of case management experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of SEARHC and Alaska tribal health services Strong understanding of the nursing process Customer service-focused approach Knowledge of safety and infection control principles Strong assessment, data collection, and anticipatory skills Proficiency with computers and medical equipment Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills Ability to anticipate needs and seek assistance when appropriate Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to follow complex directions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Practice nursing using evidence-based models and shared governance Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs For more details reach at [email protected] About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state)
Direct hires must apply for Alaska RN license prior to start
Agency staff must hold an active Alaska RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
National Case Management certification preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
One of the following: 1 year general nursing experience plus 6 months as a clinical nurse at a SEARHC outpatient clinic 2 years general nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ambulatory setting 1 year of case management experience
Knowledge of SEARHC and Alaska tribal health services
Strong understanding of the nursing process
Customer service-focused approach
Knowledge of safety and infection control principles
Strong assessment, data collection, and anticipatory skills
Proficiency with computers and medical equipment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to anticipate needs and seek assistance when appropriate
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to follow complex directions and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Practice nursing using evidence-based models and shared governance

Nice To Haves

National Case Management certification preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Responsibilities

Actively manage assigned SEARHC patient panels
Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to establish individualized care goals
Coordinate multidisciplinary care conferences for high-risk and complex patients
Manage acute, chronic, and preventive care needs through EHR reminders and outreach
Participate in case management reviews for high-need patients
Advocate for patients and families, supporting independence, self-care, and informed decision-making
Utilize problem-solving and anticipatory skills to meet patient and provider needs efficiently
Coordinate patient referrals within SEARHC and external facilities
Track referral progress and outcomes, providing status updates to providers
Serve as primary liaison for case managers and discharge coordinators
Ensure referral records are received and available for provider review
Identify and resolve delays or barriers to care
Improve referral coordination processes proactively
Perform staff nursing duties in clinic settings, including: Patient assessment, Documentation, Education, Medication and therapy administration
Participate in triage and respond to emergency situations
Maintain annual competencies, including safety and infection control
Promote a clean, safe, and well-supplied clinical environment
Report defective equipment and safety hazards
Adhere strictly to infection control policies
Build collaborative relationships across departments and teams
Participate in clinic, department, and quality improvement initiatives
Serve as a clinical leader among pod staff, nursing staff, and unit coordinators
Support ongoing development of the primary care case management role
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
Manage specialty clinic referrals and waitlists
Review referrals for completeness and appropriateness
Coordinate required labs and diagnostics prior to appointments
Schedule patients based on clinical priority
Coordinate clinic dates and provider availability with outside facilities
Track referral outcomes and provide status reports to providers
Serve as primary nurse for specialty clinics, providing: Assessment, Documentation, Education, Medication and therapy administration
Prepare clinic spaces and assist with procedures (e.g., colposcopy, cystoscopy)
Support specialty clinic educational in-services
Serve as primary case manager for OB patients
Manage intake, tracking, education, and outreach
Coordinate care with primary care providers and case managers
Track postpartum care and newborn immunizations
Coordinate Video Teleconferencing (VTC) visits with Alaska Native Medical Center specialists
Serve as nursing support for telehealth visits
Coordinate Exercise Treadmill Test (ETT) referrals and scheduling with Bartlett and SEARHC providers