Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator

Location

• Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shift, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the active care of patients in collaboration with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at optimizing health outcomes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care conferences for high-risk or complex patients referred into case management.
• Oversee panel acute and chronic care needs through continuous review of electronic health records (EHR) reminders and outreach to patients.
• Facilitate referrals within the organization and to external facilities, ensuring timely follow-up and tracking of outcomes.
• Serve as the primary clinical support for specialty clinics, including patient assessment, education, medication administration, and support during medical procedures.
• Act as the primary case manager for obstetrics patients, managing intake, education, postpartum care, and newborn immunizations.
• Coordinate Video Teleconferencing (VTC) visits with specialty providers and manage referral processes for exercise treadmill tests.
• Perform nursing duties, including patient assessment, documentation, education, medication administration, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or a U.S. state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical competency within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• At least 1 year of general nursing experience, or 6 months at a SEARHC outpatient clinic, or 2 years of nursing experience with 1 year in an ambulatory setting or case management.
• Knowledge of SEARHC services and tribal health organizations in Alaska.
• Strong assessment, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and perform necessary clinical tasks.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• National Case Management certification.
• Experience with specialty clinics or obstetrics case management.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and shared governance models.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, community-focused healthcare environment dedicated to improving Native health outcomes.
• Engage in diverse clinical roles and develop specialized skills through comprehensive care coordination.