Outpatient Coverage Nurse Case Manager - Oncology Clinics

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Education support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE, is seeking an Oncology Case Manager to partner with physicians and APPs to educate patients, schedule care, and triage messages. The role covers the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Village Pointe, and Bellevue clinics, with a standard 8 AM–5 PM schedule and one day per week remote work.

This full-time, exempt position requires a BSN, at least three years of nursing experience, strong communication, and independent clinical judgment.

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 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 Nebraska or compact state license required.
• BLS certification from an AHA-endorsed program required.
• PALS department dependent required.

Responsibilities

• Case management for a designated patient group to achieve high-quality outcomes across the care continuum.
• Educate patients, schedule care, and triage messages and calls.
• Collaborate with physicians and APPs to coordinate treatment.
• Provide coverage across multiple cancer clinics as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

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 - 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.

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.

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.