Primary Nurse Case Admin Specialty (Oncology Certification)

HCSC•Abilene, TX

58d•Remote

About The Position

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position's primary focus is the management of members with specialty (ONCOLOGY) diagnoses. This position will be responsible for performing all functions of case management (CM) and is a primary source of contact for members, health care personnel and all other entities involved in managing specialty care. The primary nurse case administrator performs care coordination; identifies alternate treatment programs; consults with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate options and services required to meet an individual's health needs; promotes quality and cost- effective outcomes; and serves as liaison to physicians and members. Provide education/local resource information and encourage member (self) education functioning in a clinical care advisory role, the primary nurse case administrator assesses members for case management, introduces members to our website tools, educates members regarding their specific condition, and facilitates the coordination of care for identified members.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) with current, valid, unrestricted license in state of operations
4 years clinical practice experience of direct clinical care, to include 3 years of recent Specialty (ONCOLOGY) clinical experience
Knowledge of specialty diagnosis drugs, adjunct therapies and treatment protocols including side effects and complications
Current certification in one of the following: OCN/ONS/ONCC
PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, and database experience
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of UM/CM/DM activities and standardized criteria set
Familiarity of ancillary services including HHC, SNF, Hospice, etc
Verbal and written communication skills; analytical skills; sound clinical judgment
Incumbents with nursing licenses in positions/departments requiring multi-state licenses are required to obtain and maintain additional current, valid, and unrestricted applicable nursing licenses in other states as determined by management. Multi-state license fees will be provided by HCSC.
Knowledge of drugs and treatment protocols including side effects and complications
Knowledge of diets relating to assist members
Knowledge of Problem Solving, Healthy Coping and establishing SMART goals.
Current Certified Specialists must maintain their certification

Nice To Haves

RN Compact License required
ONCOLOGY CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
CCM certification PREFERRED
Experience in managing complex or catastrophic health cases
Inpatient and Outpatient experience preferred.
1-year experience in Care Management in a health insurance/managed care setting
Knowledge of medical management policies and procedures
1-year education experience in Specialty area

Responsibilities

performing all functions of case management (CM)
care coordination
identifies alternate treatment programs
consults with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate options and services required to meet an individual's health needs
promotes quality and cost- effective outcomes
serves as liaison to physicians and members
Provide education/local resource information and encourage member (self) education
assesses members for case management
introduces members to our website tools
educates members regarding their specific condition
facilitates the coordination of care for identified members