Title: Nurse Case Manager
Hours: FT, 40 Hours Week
Location: Bethesda, MD, no on-site parking (candidates must use alt. transportation)
Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 DOE, including full benefits
Type: Direct Hire
Applicants must be US Citizens, Able to obtain a T3 Secret Clearance, and an Active Nursing License in Maryland or a compact license.
We are seeking a Nurse Case Manager (NCM) to support the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland.
About Facility: The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer- trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Job Summary: The incumbent will work as a Nurse Case Manager for MCC orthopedic oncology cancer patients. The NCM will navigate the patient with interdisciplinary care such as Orthopedic Oncology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and Hematology Oncology. The NCM will be focused on developing an integrated center of excellence for orthopedic oncology within the MCC and serve as a liaison for care coordination within the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Nurse Case Manager (NCM) serves as a consistent care coordinator to eligible beneficiaries at the Murtha Cancer Center WRNMMC, ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of cancer care. The NCM will be an integral part of and professional member of the Interdisciplinary team promoting optimal patient care.
- Meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance following the diagnosis of cancer through end stage disease if necessary.
- Provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.
- Responsible for facilitating rapid scheduling, coordination follow-up care, and tracking patients to ensure completion of recommended treatment plan.
- Identify and assist patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources.
- Extract demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from DoD electronic and paper clinical data systems.
- Assist in development, testing, and revision of Project/Investigation Forms (case report forms, data extraction tools, etc.).
- Assist with generation of missing data elements summary.
- Communicate with data sources to request and obtain missing data elements.
- Receive, process, file, and incorporate into investigation database missing elements.
- Perform data entry.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Requirements:
· US Citizenship and Ability to obtain T3 Clearance
· Active RN License in Maryland, or Compact License
· Bachelors Degree in Nursing
· 3-5 Years of Experience
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing research tasks
- Ability to learn and become proficient in data acquisition and clinical responsibilities related to research protocols
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Familiarity with VA/DoD Healthcare and health information systems.
Preferred Background:
- Certification as CCRC or CCRP preferred.
- Research and or Public Health experience highly desirable.
- Oncology Experience highly Preferred
Work Environment: This position will take place primarily in a hospital setting.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Level One Personnel is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- I understand that this facility does not offer on-site parking, and alternative transportation must be used:
- Please note that you will need a T3 Clearance and Medical Credentialing before starting which can take 2-3 months. Are you okay with this?
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person