RN Care Manager - Medicine & Oncology Services

RN Care Manager - Medicine & Oncology Services

UNC Medical Center is the place for you! What is the schedule? 40 hrs/week with flexible schedule options available, weekend rotation, holiday rotation, no nights, no on-call. Who are we looking for? Experienced RNs who have at least 2 years of RN experience (preferably in Adult Acute Care), have an interest in driving the discharge process, enjoy advocating for patient needs and care progression, thrive in a team environment, would like to learn how to be a Care Manager or would like to continue their Care Manager career at UNC Medical Center. If this sounds like youapply now! Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

The Care Manager RN plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients within UNC Health. This position involves utilizing a variety of skills, including risk segmentation, patient assessments, patient-centered care plans, tasks or interventions, care transitions, delegated work, and payer communication. The Care Manager works collaboratively with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and support throughout their healthcare journey.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing patient-centered care plans, risk segmentation, coordinating tasks or interventions, managing care transitions, coordinating work, and communicating with payers. Accurately document and bill for services rendered, as applicable, in compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements. Act as a key point of contact and advocate for patients within the care team. Provide ongoing support and care coordination throughout the patient's healthcare journey, ensuring continuity and comprehensiveness of care.

Education Requirements: Graduation from a state accredited school of professional nursing. Magnet hospitals: BSN required or must be enrolled in an accredited program within 4 years of employment and obtain a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing or a master's degree with a major in nursing within 7 years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in North Carolina. Professional Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Strong knowledge of risk segmentation, patient assessments, patient-centered care planning, care transitions, and payer communication. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant software applications.