Oncology - RN Case Manager FT Days

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949.

As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.

The RN Case Manager focuses on assuring proper care of oncology and outpatient infusion patients while coordinating and advocating for them, contingent on their individual needs.

S / he will be required to review patients’ charts and meet with families and providers to establish the most suitable course of action.

The RN Case Manager assures appropriate utilization review and may interact with insurance companies and external sources to coordinate the best options.

JOB DUTIES :

• Meet with all patients at initial visit to explain the oncology flow
• Schedule infusions and physician appointments
• Order testing in Meditech per Oncologist request
• Assist with addressing patient’s questions and needs when oncologist is not available
• Coordinate treatment plans with surgeon, radiation therapy and medical oncology.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction ensuring that they feel supported and educated throughout the cancer journey
• Suggest and coordinate appropriate follow-up services and resources to promote wellness
• Consult with insurance carriers as needed for prior authorizations and potential denial of services
• Assist patients with completing patient assistance applications as needed
• Coordinate Cancer Conferences
• Prepare data as needed for the Clinical Services Medical Staff Committee
• Enter new oncology cases into the Cancer Registry System
• Become competent in providing RN nursing coverage for chemotherapy infusion area
• Add treatment plans to Meditech as new regimens are used
• Communicate care plans with the outpatient infusion patients as well as coordinate their care plans including the need for prior authorization, denial management, coordination of care with physicians, etc.

The RN Case Manager assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditions
• Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
• Familiarity with EMR, particularly Meditech
• Experience in collecting and interpreting medical information as well as training staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, required
• Degree in Nursing, bachelor’s preferred; Minimum of associate’s required
• Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• Certificate in community or hospital case management, preferred
• BLS, required
• 3+ years of nursing experience, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW :

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care.

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 620-252-1500.