Nurse Case Manager

• Will assess the health care needs of assigned panel(s) by utilizing the Dene' Model of Care and health care management tools
• Prioritize and advocate for un'ina needs
• Utilize critical thinking skills to interpret complex information
• Utilize the Nurse Case Management Competency tool to guide performance and support independent practice
• Establish measures to address targeted health indicators by working with designated healthcare provider and/or wellness team
• Collaborate with all team members within organization, to include the Alaska Native Tribal Health System, and other healthcare facilities
• Assist and guide un'ina in navigating the health care system when more specialized assistance is needed
• Utilize data to assess and monitor panel of un'ina, review and determine healthcare needs to be addressed
• Notify provider of needs as identified in a timely manner
• Follow up on specialist recommendations with PCP as needed
• Guide un'ina and family members to health and well-being through education
• Advocate for comprehensive and collaborative un'ina care by participating in staff meetings for information sharing, continuing education and training activities, and participating in continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in planning committees as the liaison for comprehensive un'ina care
• Work collaboratively by building working relationships and creating rapport with all team members within the organization, the Alaska Native Tribal Health System, and other referral agencies
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Repetitive Motion

• Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

• Local
• In-State

• Associates degree in nursing required
• Bachelors' degree preferred

• Three years clinical experience
• Patient population health management experience

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

• RN license required
• Basic Life Support certification
• Valid Alaska Driver License and must remain insurable under the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's policy

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Clear understanding of the nursing scope of practice and ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
• Good listening skills to best understand both the medical and social needs of un'ina
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Kenaitze Indian Tribe