Travel RN Case Manager (Bethel, AK)

Pay Rate: $2,400.00 - $2,600.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 4

Specialty: Primary Care

Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed

Travel: All inclusive

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

EMR: RPMS

Schedule: Day shift and will travel to surrounding village clinics weekly M-Thurs for vaccine visits.

• Will have guaranteed 32 hours

Call: N/A

Additional Details about the position

• 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.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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 a related field may be considered in lieu of equivalent professional experience.
• 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.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BLS Required
• Optional: ACLS, PALS

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT

• AK License required

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, commonly referred to as YKHC, is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska. Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.

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Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance