RN Case Manager

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Alaska seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to initiate and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for a diverse population ranging from neonates to geriatrics. The RN Case Manager will work as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and ensure timely, accessible care in a rural setting.

Responsibilities include managing acute and chronic care needs, educating and advocating for patients, and maintaining accurate EHR

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN License required; Alaska licensure within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required.
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience; exposure to multiple units preferred.
• Ability to work across departments with diverse patient populations (acute, chronic, neonate, pediatric, geriatric).
• Proficiency with EHR, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Familiarity with rural healthcare challenges and limited access to specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of unit-specific protocols, workflows, and patient care standards.
• Manages a panel of patients' acute and chronic care needs with education and advocacy.
• Delivers safe, evidence-based nursing care across hospital units and settings.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and initiates care coordination based on patient needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Maintains accurate and compliant electronic health records, meeting documentation standards.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interdisciplinary communication

Care coordination

Cultural sensitivity

Patient education

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Managers initiate and coordinate comprehensive nursing care to a diverse population, ranging from neonates to geriatric patients. The RN Case Manager helps improve patient outcomes by working as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, continuously striving to elevate the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of care.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN License required. Alaska RN licensure must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience and exposure to multiple units preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments and provide care to a diverse patient population, including acute, chronic, neonate, pediatric, and geriatric needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), with attention to accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner.
• Proven familiarity with the unique challenges and resources available in rural healthcare settings, including limited access to specialty services.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of unit specific protocols, workflows, referral/travel/lodging processes, and patient care standards.
• Manages a panel of patient's acute and chronic care needs while providing education and advocacy to align with National Clinical Screening Guidelines.
• Delivers safe, efficient evidence-based nursing care across all hospital units and settings.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and initiates care coordination based on patient needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high quality patient care.
• Maintains accurate and compliant electronic health records (EHR), meeting all documentation standards.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

SUPERVISED BY:

Nurse Manager