Oncology Case Manager - Outpatient Coverage

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha is seeking a Case Management Nurse for outpatient oncology coverage across multiple clinics.

The role supports physicians, educates patients, schedules, and triages messages and calls, with full-time hours 8-5 and one day per week of work-from-home.

You will join a team committed to outstanding patient care and offers tuition assistance, college discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• BSN degree required.
• Licensed RN in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment and policy manuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for a defined patient group to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families, schedule appointments, and triage patient messages and calls.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to optimize care delivery.

Skills

Nursing experience

Effective communication

Independent clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Prioritization and triage

Patient education

Education

BSN

Nebraska RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

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: 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.