Case Management Nurse - Plastics

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Educational advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking a dedicated Case Management Nurse for the Plastics team. This full-time, on-site role coordinates patient care through the surgical process, provides education and advocacy, and supports discharge planning and resource needs.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the health care continuum. Requires BSN, 3+ years nursing, RN license in NE or compact state, BLS, and PALS as department

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years nursing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments required.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedure and protocol manuals required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team required.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills required.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required

Responsibilities

• Case management to coordinate patient care across the surgical process.
• Provide education and advocacy for patients and families.
• Facilitate discharge planning and post‑discharge support services.
• Assist with insurance and resource needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, seamless care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Verbal and written communication

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Care continuum evaluation

RN licensure (NE/compact)

BLS certification

PALS (dept dependent)

Education

BSN required

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Case Management Nurse - Plastics

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Case Management Nurse to join our Plastics team, this role is located in Omaha, NE. the Case Management Nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care through the surgical process, providing education and advocacy, facilitating discharge planning and support services, assisting with insurance and resource needs, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, seamless, and holistic care.

Shift Details:

Full Time Onsite Position | 1.0 FTE | 40 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Job Duties : Case Management Nurse Manage a system of patient care delivery for a designated group of patients to achieve high quality, cost effective outcomes across the continuum of health care.

Required Qualifications: Case Management Nurse

• Minimum of three years nursing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments required.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedure and protocol manuals required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team required.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills required.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required

Preferred Qualifications: Case Management Nurse

• Prior nursing experience in related field preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med spa, dialysis, interpretation, and explanation of physical/laboratory/screening results preferred.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Based on position, successful completion of nephrology nurse education program preferred.
• Knowledge of health care financial environment and reimbursement systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel preferred.
• Experience with graphic software preferred.Experience with patient teaching materials preferred.
• Understanding of related patient registries and data bases preferred.
• Experience leading/supervising a team preferred.
• Based on position, certification preferred in one or more of the following areas including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) , Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN), Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, transplant coordination, and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.