Coverage Case Manager - Outpatient Oncology

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Case Management Nurse in Oncology for outpatient coverage across the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Village Pointe, and Bellevue Cancer Clinic.

The role involves patient education, scheduling, triage of messages/calls, and coordination with physicians. Eligible candidates will have BSN, 3+ years nursing, and required life-support certifications, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• BSN required.
• Active RN license in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• PALS required, department dependent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient education, scheduling, and triage for oncology outpatients.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to optimize care delivery.
• Manage a system of patient care for designated oncology patients across the continuum.
• Prioritize care and exercise independent clinical judgment.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Current Nebraska RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

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) Oncology Case Manager - Outpatient Coverage Position Highlights: A Case Management Nurse in Oncology works directly with the physicians and APPs to provide patient education, scheduling, and triage all patient messages and phone calls. The Case Management Nurse will provide coverage at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Village Pointe Cancer Clinic, and Bellevue Cancer Clinic.

Shift Details: Full Time | 1.0 FTE | Exempt Position Monday-Friday | 8AM - 5PM | 1 Day per Week Work from Home

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

• 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.