Travel Nurse RN - Clinic Care Manager
Nome, AK
Lux Travel Nurse
5x8 hrs, Days

Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Nome, AK
Department: Primary Care
Employment Type: Full-Time

Make a Difference in Rural Alaska

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Primary Care team in Nome, Alaska. In this vital role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care plans, serve as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and community resources, and help ensure patients receive timely, effective, and high-quality care.

The Care Coordinator RN plays a key role in promoting patient independence, improving health outcomes, and supporting interdisciplinary care management across a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee interdisciplinary patient care plans.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• Promote patient independence through education on conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Conduct ongoing follow-up and care management activities to ensure patients receive appropriate services.
• Monitor and support patient service plans, including reviews, assessments, and care coordination reporting.
• Maintain regular contact with patients and providers to evaluate progress and update care plans.
• Plan and organize specialty clinics, health promotion activities, and community outreach events.
• Provide relief RN coverage in the outpatient clinic as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• 8 years of RN experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred, with at least 1 year of leadership experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical nursing skills and judgment.
• Knowledge of care coordination, referrals, and patient documentation.
• Ability to manage complex and high-volume caseloads.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to support patients and families during emotionally challenging situations.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Compassion and cultural sensitivity.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and traditions.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong teamwork and accountability.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office and outpatient clinical environment.
• Minimal travel may be required, including transportation by aircraft and other regional travel methods common to rural Alaska.
• Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods, occasional standing and walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and use of standard office and clinical equipment.