About SCF
Southcentral Foundation is an Alaska Native nonprofit health care organization established under the Tribal authority of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. in 1982 to improve the health and social conditions of Alaska Native people, enhance culture, and support individuals and families on their wellness journey.
A wide range of health and wellness services are provided to over 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people living in the Municipality of Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby villages.
In 1998, SCF established the Village Service Management Team, which serves as a liaison between the organization and Tribal representatives from within the Anchorage Service Unit. The members advise SCF’s Board of Directors on the health care needs of their villages and help village residents understand what services are available to them.
SCF assumed ownership and management of programs located in the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center in 1997.
In January 1999, SCF expanded as it became co-owner and co-manager of the Alaska Native Medical Center, along with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (a consortium of 15 Alaska Native organizations). The Indian Health Service previously operated the programs. With this transition, Alaska became the first state in the nation to have all of its health facilities for Alaska Native people managed by Alaska Native organizations.
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“One of the best things about SCF is that as an organization we all understand the need for us to have work/life balance, and it is completely embedded in our culture here.”
Joy Callaway RN BSN WCC CDP
“I knew something was missing from my practice, I found it when I came to SCF after being partnered with a skilled RN Case Manager”
Dr. Verlyn Corbett MD
Highlights of Working at SCF
SCF offers multiple nursing roles. Primary care and pediatric nurses work collaboratively one on one with providers to provide whole-person, population based care in a team based environment. With integrated pharmacists, nutritionists, and behavioral health co-located in the clinics, nurses have multiple resources to provide excellent care coordination and follow up. Nurses at SCF build relationships with their customers as well as their interdisciplinary team members. Whether in an outpatient clinic or other areas of the organization providing care, nurses are a respected member of the team.
- Work Monday-Friday with an occasional evening and Saturday shift, depending on department
- Practice at top of license in integrated care team environment
Nurses have a unique role as team leaders in their care teams. While each member has an important part of the overall care of the customer-owner, it’s the case manager who orchestrates and confirms the tasks being done by each. SCF also has a mentorship program in which nurses meet with their mentor at least monthly—and more often as necessary—for help, advice, and shared experiences. All-in-all, there are many tools in place to help you feel supported to do your best!”
Monica Stout, RN
“I feel respected as an RN with autonomy and trusted to use my clinical judgement with clearly defined roles feeling valued and respected”
Bill McAnulty, RN
Employee Benefits
Southcentral Foundation nurses enjoy a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes:
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Over 3.5 weeks of paid leave the first year of employment, increases with years of service
- 13 paid holidays
- Reimbursement of licensure and certification, depending on position
- Scholarship program
- Education leave program
- Annual CEU (continuing education units) funds and leave
- Employer matched 401(k) plan
- Provider employees covered by federal tort malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive employee and family medical package
- Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness program
- Employee recognition program
- On-site employee child care
- On-site gym and paid 1 hour of paid wellness time per week
“SCF encourages and values employee health and wellness by providing opportunities at the work place.”
Jessica Mute, RN
Nursing Opportunities in Alaska
Primary Care RN Case Manager
The Primary Care integrated care teams consist of a Provider, RN Case Manager, Certified Medical Assistant, and Case Management Support staff. This integrated team builds a relationship with customer-owners over time to address their preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare needs which results in a high continuity of care and interdisciplinary teamwork. The RN Case Manager works autonomously making good nursing judgments and having difficult conversation while maintaining positive relationships.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- No evening or overnight shifts
- Work an 8:00am to 5:00pm shift with holidays off
- May travel to a rural village clinic once a year with provider
- Growth opportunities to a RN Case manager Specialist, and Senior RN Case manager role
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- One (1) year nursing experience or successful completion of the RN Case Manager Training Program at SCF
Pediatric RN Case Manager
RN Case Managers in the Pediatric Clinic work in partnership with their integrated care team to provide care coordination for local pediatric customer-owners. They provide nursing assessment and triage over the phone for parents and guardians. They assist providers in the care and follow up of complex pediatric customer-owners and the needs of their family. They connect customer-owners and their families to resources and specialty services as needed.
The pediatric integrated care teams consist of a Provider, RN Case Manager, Certified Medical Assistant, and Case Management Support staff. This integrated team builds a relationship with customer-owners over time to address their preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare needs which results in a high continuity of care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- Work an 8:00am to 5:00pm shift M-F with holidays off. May need to work one later shift (9:00am to 6:00pm) per week and an occasional Saturday (1-2 times per year)
- May travel to a rural village clinic once a year with provider
- Growth opportunities to a Senior RN Case manager and RN Case Manager Specialist role
- No evening or overnight shifts
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one year nursing experience, pediatric experience preferred
- Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Fast Track
An RN in Fast Track will work in partnership with providers to care for customer-owners presenting to the Emergency Department. These customer-owners will be triaged in the Emergency Department and determined appropriate for the Fast Track. RNs will perform initial and ongoing assessment of customer-owners, carry out provider orders, administer medications and treatments and perform discharge assessment and teaching in an urgent care setting.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- 10 or 12 hour shifts
- Hands on care
- Partners and coordinates with ANTHC ED staff on a regular basis
Minimum Qualifications for RN Case Manager(s):
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty
Home Visitation Team
Home Visitation Team RNs work in partnership with the Primary Care teams to provide in home care for customer-owners throughout the lifespan. They provide nursing assessment, wound care, treatment, education on discharge instructions, medications and chronic conditions. They perform blood draws or administer medications as ordered in close connection to the customer-owners Primary Care team.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- Work an 8:00am to 5:00pm shift with holidays off
- Hands on customer care
- Ability to provide good nursing assessment, medication administration, phlebotomy, simple to complex wound care, excellent documentation and other nursing skills as needed
- No evening or overnight shifts
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
- Ability to obtain a state of Alaska Driver’s license and accompanying auto insurance
Child and Family Developmental Services
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Case Managers work in partnership with the Primary Care and Pediatric Integrated Care Teams to provide care coordination and follow up for local and statewide pediatric customer-owners and their families. They provide nursing assessment and triage over the phone for parents and guardians, assist providers in the care and follow up on complex customer-owners with developmental delays and disabilities, and assist in the coordinated delivery of clinic-based interventional therapies. Services offered include speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, applied behavior analysis, telehealth, neurodevelopmental specialists and behavioral health services.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- Care coordination and follow up over the phone, some in clinic care
- Good communication skills, computer literacy, customer service approach, teamwork
- No evening or overnight shifts
- Work an 8:00am to 5:00pm shift with holidays off
- Growth opportunities to a RN Case manager Specialist, and Senior RN Case manager role
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with minimum one year of RN experience
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
OB-GYN RN Case Manager
An RN case manager in OB/GYN will partner with midwives and physicians to deliver obstetric and gynecological care for beneficiaries statewide. Case managers track high risk obstetrical customer-owners throughout their pregnancies and provide education and triage. They provide care coordination for high risk pregnancies and gynecological consultations, pre-operative and post-operative teaching, and perform clinical assessments and interventions as needed.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- No evening or overnight shifts
- Work an 8:00am to 5:00pm shift with holidays off
- Growth opportunities to a RN Case manager Specialist, and Senior RN Case manager role
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- One (1) year nursing experience or successful completion of the RN Case Manager Training Program at SCF
Detox
SCF Detox is a short term 16 bed residential medical detox facility which assists customer-owner-owners withdrawing from addictive substances including alcohol and opiates. The RN role entails conducting nursing assessments, health and psychosocial history, orientation to the program and provider consultation. They will do scheduled customer-owner assessments and adjust the plan of care according to the customer-owner needs.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- 12-hour shifts
- Hands on, 24-hour customer care
- Care for both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries
- Partner with both behavioral health and medical services to provide care
Minimum Qualifications for Detox RN(s):
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
Behavioral Services Division
Behavioral Services Division (BSD) RNs work in partnership with Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Clinicians to provide outpatient care for customers living with acute and chronic mental health challenges. They provide nursing assessment, treatment, and provision of education on medications and chronic conditions. They perform blood draws or administer medications as ordered in close connection to the customer’s primary care and behavioral health team.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- 8 hour shifts M-F
- Hands on customer care
- Ability to work with those living with acute and/or chronic mental illnesses
- Ability to provide good nursing assessment, medication administration, phlebotomy, excellent documentation and other nursing skills as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
Behavioral Services Division Addiction Services
Behavioral Health Division RNs work in partnership with the Behavioral Health Providers and Primary Care teams to provide support and treatment for addictions and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses. They provide nursing assessment, medication treatment, education and medical case management. They perform blood draws or administer medications as ordered in close connection to the customer’s Health Care Provider.
Daily Duties and Expectations:
- 8 hour shifts M-F
- Hands on customer care
- Ability to provide good nursing assessment, medication administration, phlebotomy, excellent documentation and other nursing skills as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required