CASE MANAGER

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Coordinate and deliver care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered.
• Assess self-management skills of patients and caregivers and encourage wellness and autonomy through support, training, and coordination of community and/or referred services.
• Communicate regularly with patients and caregivers regarding Plan of Care (POC).
• Coordinate within and outside of the SEARHC health system to implement a consistent, effective, supportive system of care.
• Establish patient caseload in target communities. Track and maintain case management data. Monitor patient progress and track outcomes using SEARHC standards of performance and care.
• Support and strengthen working relationships with home and community-based service providers in rural communities through a coordinated system of care. Promote regular communication and team relationships between home and community-based providers, clinic staff and case management staff on a local and regional level. Maintain working knowledge of existing community services and collaboratively seek to close gaps.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current full, unrestricted Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required.
• Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date.
• Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, social service, health administration, or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Experience Required

• At least 1 year of general nursing experience with at least 6 months’ employment as a clinical nurse at a SEARHC outpatient clinic OR at least 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory setting.
• 1 year case management experience.
• Knowledge of Available services at SEARHC, other tribal health organizations in Alaska and community.
• The nursing process.
• Safety and infection control principles.

Skills

• Customer service.
• Assessment, anticipation of needs, and data collection.
• Oral and written communication.
• Ability to Apply nursing process knowledge in the working environment.
• Use equipment such as computers and medical equipment.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

SEARHC Information

• SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
• We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
• Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career.