Registered Nurse - Primary Care Case Manager in Juneau, AK

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Primary Care Case Manager Location - Sitka, AS Pay Range - $87,000 to $100,000 Yearly Key Essential Functions & AccountabilitiesCase 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 AreasSpecialty 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 jmckenzie@navitashealth.com 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.