RN Care Manager: Pediatric Solid Tumor & Neuro-Oncology

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager to join our Inpatient Oncology team supporting patients with Solid Tumor and Neuro-Oncology diagnoses. In this essential role, you will coordinate care for medically complex pediatric patients throughout their hospitalization and help ensure a safe and successful transition home and back to the community.

You will work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Professional nursing experience demonstrating strong clinical judgment and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex patient needs and competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care management for pediatric patients hospitalized with complex Solid Tumor and Neuro-Oncology diagnoses.
• Coordinate care throughout the inpatient stay, from admission through discharge and transition to the next level of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team to identify barriers, establish goals, and coordinate services.
• Develop and facilitate individualized discharge plans based on the medical, developmental, psychosocial, and logistical needs of each patient and family.
• Identify potential barriers to discharge early and proactively coordinate solutions.
• Coordinate transitions between inpatient and outpatient care to promote continuity and prevent gaps in care.
• Arrange home health, durable medical equipment, infusion services, transportation, community resources, and other supportive services as needed.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and available resources.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact and advocate for patients and families as they navigate complex healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, surgery, rehabilitation, palliative care, social work, and other specialty services.
• Communicate effectively with outpatient providers and community partners to ensure seamless transitions following hospitalization.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care coordination plans as clinical needs change.
• Support patients and families experiencing complex psychosocial, financial, educational, and logistical challenges.
• Promote safe, timely, and equitable access to necessary healthcare and community services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care management activities and discharge planning.

Skills

Registered Nurse license Ohio

BSN

Care coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Cincinnati Children's is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager to join our Inpatient Oncology team supporting patients with Solid Tumor and Neuro-Oncology diagnoses. In this essential role, you will coordinate care for medically complex pediatric patients throughout their hospitalization and help ensure a safe and successful transition home and back to the community.

You will work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to