RN Case Manager - Oncology

Kaiser Permanente

Portland, OR(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, Aged Care, Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Digital Media, Documentation Standards, Driver's License, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Plan, Health Plan Membership, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Risk, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Telephone Triage, Training Tools, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Portland, OR

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Summary: The RN Case Manager functions in a self-directed role with a high degree of autonomy in an expanded clinical role guiding appropriate use of resources for a variety of chronic conditions. RN Case Management Services will have accountability for a designated population defined in conjunction with the clinicians in the medical home, and assists the organization in meeting regulatory service and care needs for these populations. The RN Case Manager works collaboratively as a member of the health care team to deliver high quality health care to patients supporting Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision and values. The RN Case Manager provides a variety of nursing services both in person, by phone and via electronic media utilizing nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of Health Plan members and other patients of the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Program. He/she works under the general direction of the designated supervisor and may function in multiple settings within the system, the community and home to provide support for a high risk population. Essential Responsibilities: + Utilize regional population stratification information and processes to identify appropriate members for enrollment into case management in collaboration with clinicians and health care team. + Independently and proactively complete chart reviews, screening calls and full assessments related to the anticipated level of care and document findings using standardized approved documentation tools. + Triage findings from member assessments, identifying needs and issues, engage patients to define a plan of care and appropriate level of self management and interventions. Determine Level of Care. Communicate findings and actions to involved care providers through succinct summaries that include findings, actions and further recommendations. + With the member/family and appropriate KP staff and providers, develop and document a patient-centered care plan that addresses short term goals that are specific, attainable and measurable. + Provide care coordination and management services for members with identified needs: Creatively using available and appropriate resources, including KP staff and providers, to support the unique needs of each member; Facilitating access to internal and external services; Monitoring the effectiveness of the interventions; and reinforces the treatment plan. Advising and coaching patients and families; Succinctly document interventions in KP HealthConnect as needed by other providers to ensure coordination of care and services. + Strengthen and improve Case Management Services: Establish strong relationships with clinicians and other health care team members. Communicate data on population case managed, utilization and outcomes. Education of staff/clinicians. Development and distribution of education, tools and materials for member coordination. Contributing to ongoing process improvement including related procedures, policies, patient support and documentation tools. + Act as a liaison between the patient and appropriate care delivery team. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Within the last eight (8) years a minimum five (5) years of nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory care/clinic/extended setting including two (2) of those 5 years in a case management/care coordination role. + 1 year of ambulatory oncology experience within the past 3 years. + 1 year telephone triage within the past 3 years. Education + Graduate of accredited school of nursing. License, Certification, Registration + This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. + Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire + Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire + Drivers License (in location where applicable) + Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: + Knowledge of case management principles. + Demonstrates clinical nursing and leadership skills. + Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision + Able to type 20 words per minute. + Demonstrates effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. + Willingness to learn computerized information systems. + Demonstrates ability to work within teams and within a dynamic work environment. + Demonstrates customer-focused service skills. + Knowledge of community resources for the care of the elderly, and patients with chronic conditions. + Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and manage care plans. Thorough knowledge of levels of care within outpatient, acute care, and extended care settings. + Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. + Effective written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to present reports verbally in a public setting (public speaking). + Demonstrated data entry skills and ability to use Microsoft Word software. Preferred Qualifications: + Minimum two (2) years of experience in case management, care coordination, or population care. + Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice. + Microsoft Word, Excel, and Health Connect experience. + Quality management methodology and utilization management experience. + Case Management Certification. + Current or future bachelors degree in nursing or related field. + RN with BSN or Bachelor-s degree in health related field. + ONCC Certification. Work Schedule = Four 10 hour shifts with ability to work remote based on clinic operations COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: RN Case Manager - Oncology LOCATION: Portland, Oregon REQNUMBER: 1429185 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1945

WEBSITE

http://www.kp.org/careers

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