RN Case Manager
Juneau, Alaska
SEARHC Vintage Park, Juneau, AK

Nursing Case Manager - Juneau, Alaska (Contract)

Position Overview

• Specialty: Nursing (Case Manager)
• Location: Juneau, Alaska
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Requirements

• Must have an active Alaska RN license at time of application.
• Case management experience within the last 2 years.
• Proof of flu vaccine required.
• Fingerprint clearance required; start date at least 2 weeks after fingerprint receipt.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• National Case Management certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively manage patient care in collaboration with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care conferences for high-risk or complex patients.
• Manage acute, chronic, and health maintenance care needs through EHR review and patient outreach.
• Participate in case management reviews with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Advocate for patients and families to promote decision-making, independence, and self-care.
• Facilitate coordination and tracking of patient referrals within and outside the organization.
• Perform nursing duties including assessment, documentation, education, and medication/therapy administration.
• Maintain annual competencies including safety and infection control.
• Participate in triage and respond to emergency situations as an RN.
• Support specialty clinics by managing referrals, scheduling, and assisting providers during procedures.
• Serve as primary case manager for OB patients, including intake, education, and postpartum/newborn care tracking.
• Coordinate video teleconferencing visits with specialty providers.
• Manage referrals and appointments for Exercise Treadmill Tests.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of nursing process and ability to apply it in clinical settings.
• Familiarity with tribal health services in Alaska preferred.
• Strong customer service, safety, and infection control principles.
• Proficient in assessment, data collection, and use of medical/computer equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, climb, and move quickly.

Additional Information

• Applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility location.
• Housing and travel expenses are not provided.
• Must maintain compliance with annual competencies and infection control policies.
• Expected to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in ongoing role development.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with recent case management experience seeking a contract role in Alaska with a focus on comprehensive patient care coordination and specialty clinic support.