What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Case Manager – Primary Care - RNCMPC 0416 NS#09 position at NavitasPartners?
Job Title: RN Case Manager – Primary Care
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Position Summary
The RN Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care across primary care and specialty services. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes through care coordination, referral management, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
Care Coordination & Case Management
- Manage an active patient caseload across multiple services
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and care teams
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care conferences for high-risk patients
- Track referrals, diagnostics, and treatment progress
- Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of care gaps or delays
Clinical Support
- Provide nursing care including assessment, documentation, medication administration, and patient education
- Participate in triage and emergency response as needed
- Support outpatient clinic workflows and specialty services
Specialty & Program Support
- Manage specialty referrals and scheduling coordination
- Support case management for specialized programs (e.g., intake, tracking, education, follow-up)
- Assist with coordination of telehealth visits and external provider consultations
- Coordinate diagnostic testing and follow-up care
Patient Advocacy & Communication
- Serve as a primary patient advocate in care coordination
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and follow-up care
- Facilitate communication between providers, patients, and external facilities
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards
- Participate in competency training and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of general nursing experience, OR
- 2 years of general nursing experience including ambulatory care or case management
Licensure & Certifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Clinical competency within 3 months of hire (renewed every 3 years)
- Case Management Certification (preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong case management and care coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in fast-paced clinical environments
- Proficiency in documentation and EHR systems
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.