Registered Nurse Case Manager

Kodiak-Area-Native-Association; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer 7

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision options

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Gym membership

EAP & tuition assistance

Leadership development

Loan repayment programs

Housing assistance

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver professional nursing care and coordinate timely services. The role focuses on patient advocacy, preventive care, chronic disease management, education, and coordinated case management within an interdisciplinary care team.

As part of KANA, you will promote independence and self-management while ensuring comprehensive, individualized care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved RN program and current RN license.
• Two years of clinical experience in ambulatory/outpatient care.
• Current BLS certification and CPR certification are required.
• Ability to use electronic health records effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individualized patient care with medical providers and team.
• Participate in daily team-based pre-visit planning.
• Monitor and manage an assigned patient panel for acute and chronic needs.
• Provide nursing assessments, education, medications, and treatments.
• Educate patients on procedures, medications, and preventive practices.
• Review admissions and coordinate follow-up care.
• Support medication ordering and adherence per policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold nursing standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ambulatory care experience

Self-management support

Education for patients

Education

RN license

Two- to four-year RN program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Population health software

Job description

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse Case Manager provides professional clinical nursing care while coordinating appropriate and timely services for patients. The position focuses on achieving quality and cost-effective healthcare outcomes through patient advocacy, preventive care, chronic disease management, health education, and coordinated case management.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the Registered Nurse Case Manager helps ensure patients receive comprehensive and individualized care while promoting independence, self-management, and long-term health.

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two, paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to 20+ medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees, based on availability

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized patient care.
• Participate in daily team-based pre-visit planning.
• Proactively manage an assigned patient panel to identify acute and chronic care needs.
• Use the electronic health record and population health software to monitor patient needs and improve outcomes.
• Provide nursing assessments, documentation, patient education, medications, and appropriate treatments.
• Advocate for patients and families while encouraging participation in healthcare decisions and self-management.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, treatments, medications, and preventive health practices.
• Review inpatient and emergency room admissions and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Support medication ordering and administration according to KANA policies, protocols, and nursing scope of practice.
• Provide education and outreach for obstetric patients and coordinate comprehensive care with primary care providers.
• Track postpartum care and newborn immunizations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are current as needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established nursing standards and KANA protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped clinical environment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ensure required quality measures are captured and achieved.
• Support colleagues and contribute to positive, collaborative nursing and clinic team relationships.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduation from a two-year or four-year registered nursing program.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in an ambulatory or outpatient care clinic setting.
• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS and CPR certifications.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, coworkers, and community members.
• Experience using electronic health records and other computer-based healthcare systems.

Preferred

• Experience with case management and population health.
• Experience in preventive health and chronic disease management.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives.

What Makes You Successful

Successful Registered Nurse Case Managers are:

• Compassionate and patient-centered
• Strong advocates for patients and families
• Skilled at coordinating complex healthcare needs
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable making timely clinical decisions
• Strong communicators and active listeners
• Adaptable when patient and clinic needs change
• Committed to teamwork and continuous improvement
• Dedicated to helping patients become more confident and independent in managing their health

Our Values

KANA's work is guided by Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride. We seek healthcare professionals who demonstrate these values through compassionate patient care, ethical decision-making, teamwork, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

Life in Kodiak

Working at KANA provides an opportunity to build a meaningful nursing career while serving the Kodiak community. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team committed to whole-person, patient-centered care and improved health outcomes.