TDY Registered Nurse Case Manager - Well Child/Immunization

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska seeks a Registered Nurse Public Health Case Manager to oversee comprehensive case management for individuals needing public health services, including well-child checks, immunizations, chronic disease management, and infectious disease investigations.

The role involves training CHA/Ps, traveling to villages for on-site instruction, coordinating with health care providers, educating communities on immunizations and preventive care, and maintaining

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Alaska required.
• Diploma or AS in Nursing required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• 2 years of RN or public health-related experience; higher degree may substitute.
• Current BLS; ACLS/PALS recommended.
• Computer experience; MS Office (Word, Excel, Access) preferred.
• Proficiency with Cerner within 3 months of hire.
• Pediatrics knowledge required.
• Cross-cultural teaching experience and Community Health Aide Program knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; fluent in English; Yugtun preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to villages to provide services and on-site instruction.
• Assist in design, execution, monitoring, QA, and assessment of public health programs.
• Educate on immunizations, chronic care, preventive exams, and diagnostic/testing procedures.
• Coordinate with other health care providers and maintain patient records.
• Stay updated with public health knowledge to improve outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fluent English

MS Office

Cerner proficiency

Pediatrics knowledge

Education

RN Diploma/AS

BSN preferred

Alaska RN license

Tools

Cerner system

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Public Health Case Manager oversees comprehensive case management for individuals requiring public health care, including well-child checkups, immunizations, tuberculosis and other infectious disease screening and diagnostic testing, management of chronic health conditions, and infectious disease case investigations. The role entails training Community Health Aides and Practitioners (CHA/Ps) to competently administer public health testing, examinations, immunizations, and assist with screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, and case investigation as needed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position includes participating in the design, execution, monitoring, quality assurance, and assessment of the Well Child/Immunization and other public health programs. This includes identifying areas of improvement and proposing effective strategies to enhance program performance. The incumbent is expected to travel to various villages to render services and provide on-site instruction, and supports CHA/Ps in conducting examinations, assisting with testing, and administering immunizations, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. The Case Manager provides education on topics related to immunizations, chronic care, preventive health examinations, and diagnostic and surveillance testing, and is required to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, ensuring the information presented is understood and applied appropriately. Additionally, the Case Manager assists in providing instruction during Health Aide Training and at Continuing Medical Education (CME) events for CHA/Ps and other clinical staff. Other duties include coordinating with other health care providers, maintaining accurate records of patient interactions, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring patients' health needs are met effectively. The Case Manager must stay updated with the latest public health knowledge and developments, applying this knowledge to improve patient outcomes and overall program effectiveness.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Diploma, Associate of Applied Science, or Associate’s Degree in Nursing for RN required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of positive work history as RN or other public health related field. A higher-level degree in related field may be considered in lieu of equivalent professional experience.
• License, Certification, Registration: Must have current RN licensure in State of Alaska.
• Current BLS, recommend ACLS and PALS
• Equipment/Tools: Must have computer experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office software including WORD, EXCEL and ACCESS preferred.
• Must be adept with Cerner and its modules within 3 months of hire.
• Must be proficient with equipment and tools used in an EPSDT exam within 3 months of hire.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and experience with Pediatrics required.
• Prefer experience in teaching, working in cross-cultural setting and knowledge of the Community Health Aide Program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Fluent in Yugtun preferred Supervisory Responsibilities: Must demonstrate the ability to work with and guide student Health Aides and Health Aides in procuring the skills and abilities necessary for success in delivering well-child exams and immunizations.

Compensation

Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 0

Employment Details

Employment Type: Contractor Time Type: PRN Hours Per Week: 0 FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

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