Registered Nurse – Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator

Location

• Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, onsite, one shift per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage actively a panel of patients, coordinating with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans aimed at optimizing health outcomes.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary care conferences for high-risk and complex patients, ensuring appropriate follow-up and comprehensive care delivery.
• Oversee acute and chronic patient needs, health maintenance activities, and outreach efforts based on electronic health record (EHR) reminders, providing patient education as needed.
• Coordinate and track referrals within the organization and external facilities, ensuring timely completion and providing updates to healthcare providers.
• Serve as a primary case manager for obstetric and specialty clinic patients, including postpartum follow-up and clinic scheduling.
• Support specialty clinics by managing referrals, preparing clinical spaces, assisting in procedures, and providing clinical support to providers.
• Communicate effectively across teams via videoconferencing and manage appointment coordination for specialized testing and services.
• Perform direct patient care duties, including assessments, education, administering therapies, and maintaining documentation in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ensure safety and infection control standards are upheld, maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least 1 year of general nursing experience, with specific experience in outpatient care or case management preferred.
• Knowledge of SEARHC and tribal health services in Alaska.
• Strong assessment, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 6 months’ experience specifically as a clinical nurse at an outpatient clinic or in case management.
• National Case Management Certification.
• Experience coordinating specialty clinic referrals and telehealth services.

Why Join Us

• Become a vital part of a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care to the community.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive organizational environment.

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