Outpatient Coverage Nurse Case Manager - Oncology Clinics

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated Oncology Case Manager for our Oncology Clinics. The role supports physicians and APPs in education, scheduling and triage across the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Village Pointe, and Bellevue Cancer Clinic.

This full-time, 1.0 FTE exempt position offers Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM with one day per week remote work. Requires a BSN, 3+ years nursing, strong communication, and Nebraska RN licensure; BLS is mandatory; PALS may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• BSN required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment and policy/procedure manuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• BLS certification required (AHA endorsed).
• PALS may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Case management for a designated patient group to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Coordinate education, scheduling and triage for patient messages and calls.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to support patient-centered care.

Skills

Case management

Oncology nursing

BSN

Communication

Independent clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Epic

MS Office

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 Details

First Shift (United States of America) Oncology Case Manager - Oncology Clinics 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.

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.

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.