Care Manager (RN) - Outpatient Oncology

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Care Manager (RN) in Outpatient Oncology at the James Cancer Hospital. The role involves coordinating care to enhance quality and efficiency, including the management of patient transitions and documentation for third-party payers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) and RN licensure with five years of recent clinical experience. This position is full-time with a first shift schedule, ensuring thorough support in patient care management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred.
• RN licensure required.
• Five years recent clinical experience applicable to the population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patients through the healthcare system from pre-admission through post-discharge.
• Monitor and coordinate the patient plan of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to manage patient transitions.

Skills

Clinical experience

Knowledge of clinical practice guidelines

Computer databases usage

Payer protocols knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Care Manager (RN) – Outpatient Oncology

Department

James | Outpatient Patient Care Resource Manager

Scope of Position / Position Summary

The Patient Care Resource Manager, PCRM, 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 PCRM 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 PCRM identifies and removes barriers to progression of the plan of care for each patient. The PCRM collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to manage the patient transition to the next level of care. The PCRM is the central information source for third‑party payers, communicating the plan of care, medical necessity, and gaining approval for post‑discharge care. The PCRM, through the use of evidence‑based criteria, assists the physicians in ensuring the appropriate level of care for each patient.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

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

Career Roadmap

• Function: Care Management
• Sub‑Function: Nursing Case Management
• Career Band: Individual Contributor – Clinical
• Career Level: C2

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.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.