RN Oncology Case Manager MGH

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The ambulatory oncology case manager is a vital link in helping patients access services and treatments throughout their cancer care journey. This fully remote role coordinates services needed in the home, including visiting nurse services, hydration, oxygen, and durable medical equipment. The team also obtains prior authorizations for certain medications and treatments and documents coordination in the electronic health record so the patient’s care team has visibility. The case manager collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, ambulatory practice nurses, pharmacies, outside vendors and agencies, patients, and families. The role requires foundational oncology knowledge, a willingness to learn insurance regulations—including state and federal Medicare and Medicaid policies—and the ability to support varied oncology populations, including patients with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplants, classical hematology conditions, and sickle cell disease. Strong patient advocacy and professional communication are important. The position includes four five-hour shifts per week, for 20 scheduled hours weekly. The RN is accountable for interpreting medical plans, assessing clinical decision-making related to nursing care, ensuring safe and competent care, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating care for groups of patients. Patient care is required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of RN oncology experience is strongly required.
Associate’s degree in Nursing required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
Registered Nurse state license required.
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
Knowledge of care required by the age groups served.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Foundational knowledge in oncology care.
Willingness and ability to learn insurance regulations, including state and federal Medicare and Medicaid policies.
Ability to learn the needs of oncology populations, including solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplants, classical hematology, and sickle cell disease.
Strong patient advocacy and exemplary professional communication.

Responsibilities

Coordinate home-based services for oncology patients, including visiting nurse services, hydration, oxygen, and durable medical equipment.
Obtain prior authorizations for certain medications and treatments.
Document care coordination in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ambulatory practice nurses, pharmacies, outside vendors and agencies, patients, and families.
Interpret plans of medical care and assess patients’ clinical needs and decision-making related to nursing care.
Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently; provide individualized care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Screen and triage acute patients.