Care Management RN - Oncology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Care Management RN in the Oncology program (James). The role coordinates patient care from pre-admission through post-discharge, ensuring timely decisions and efficient resource use.

The Care Manager collaborates with physicians and nurses, communicates the plan of care to third-party payers, and supports appropriate levels of care using evidence-based criteria.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and two years of registered nursing experience
• Five years of recent clinical experience preferred in relevant population
• Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines and payer protocols desired
• Proficiency with computer databases and health information systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care from pre-admission through post-discharge
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other staff to manage patient transitions
• Identify and remove barriers to the plan of care for each patient
• Serve as central information source for third-party payers and obtain approvals
• Assist physicians in ensuring appropriate level of care using evidence-based criteria

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical guidelines

Payer protocols

EMR / databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Care Management RN - Oncology Department: James | Patient Care Resource Manager

Scope of Position/Position Summary

The Care Manager is a nurse case manager that facilitates patients through the health care system to include pre-admission through post discharge coordination of care, resources and services utilizing the nursing process.

The Care Manager monitors and coordinates the patient plan of care to enhance the timeliness of patient care decisions and throughput and to enhance care quality and efficiency and ensure efficient resource utilization.

The Care Manager identifies and removes barriers to progression of the plan of care for each patient.

The Care Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to manage the patient transition to the next level of care.

The Care Manager is the central information source for third party payers, communicating the plan of care, medical necessity, and gaining approval for post discharge care.

The Care Manager, through the use of evidence-based criteria, assists the physicians in ensuring the appropriate level of care for each patient.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred. RN licensure required; Two years of registered nursing required. Five years recent clinical experience applicable to the population preferred; knowledge of clinical practice guidelines, computer data bases, and payer protocols desired.

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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