Case Management Nurse - Plastics

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement support

Personal growth support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Case Management Nurse to join our Plastics team in Omaha, NE. This role coordinates patient care through the surgical process, offering education, advocacy, discharge planning, and resource support within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Must have a BSN, a minimum of three years nursing experience, and an active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state. BLS is required, with PALS based on department needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• 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 with an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills required.
• Active Nebraska RN license or compact state license.
• BLS certification from AHA endorsed program.
• PALS department dependent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care.
• Provide education and advocacy to patients and families.
• Facilitate discharge planning and support services.
• Assist with insurance and resource needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, seamless care.

Skills

Nursing experience

BSN

Communication skills

Independent clinical judgments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

BLS certification

PALS (department dependent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Graphic software

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
• 35% discount at Clarkson College
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting your 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

• 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics.

Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.