RN Care Manager - Oncology

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Care Manager, you will coordinate and facilitate comprehensive care plans for a diverse patient population, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal health outcomes.Every day you will assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to integrate medical, social, and psychological aspects of care. You will serve as a central point of contact, advocating for patients, facilitating access to resources, and proactively managing their continuum of care to prevent complications and reduce hospital readmissions.

 

This position will directly support our GI Oncology service line. Hybrid schedule available after initial onboarding period. We offer nationally renowned cancer experts who deliver state-of-the-art care and exceptional outcomes. We lead the way in the Puget Sound region in providing seamless, team-based cancer care that is centered around each person. With a relentless approach to individualized cancer care and a commitment to constant research and innovation, our five-year survival rates exceed national averages at every stage. The responsibilities of the RN Care Manager include:

• Coordinating and facilitating quality management of a broad based outpatient population across the continuum of care.
• Providing skilled triage and assessment, education, collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources.
• Supporting the care team in the provision of patient care.
• Providing patient advice.
• Assisting in prioritizing daily work of the clinic.
• Providing direction to team members, including oversight of Medical Assistant's clinical competency.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical knowledge, superior communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic, patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery that empowers individuals to achieve their highest level of wellness.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current Washington State licensure as an RN
• CPR certification is required every two (2) years
• BLS upon date of hire 
• Bachelors of Science of Nursing
• Strong patient assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively in team setting
• Current working knowledge of electronic medical records

Preferred

• Oncology Certified Nurse
• ONS Chemotherapy Certification

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.