Patient Care Resource Manager, James Cancer Hospital - Outpatient
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | |
United States, Ohio, Columbus | |
281 West Lane Avenue (Show on map) | |
Nov 20, 2024 | |
Job Description Scope of Position/Position Summary: The Patient Care Resource Manager-Ambulatory is a nurse case manager that functions within the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and resource for patients. The PCRM is: (1) an advocate by ensuring access to appropriate care and services, promoting self-care management and prevention; (2) a navigator, identifying and removing barriers to care and coordinating patient care services by utilizing the nursing process to help patients move through the healthcare continuum; (3) a collaborator, working within the multidisciplinary team to ensure a comprehensive plan of care in accordance with nationally recognized evidence-based standards; (4) an educator, instructing patients and their caregivers in understanding and managing their diagnoses, treatment, symptoms and clinical trial options; and (5) an expert, knowledgeable in care management principles and the utilization of system and community resources tailored to meet individual patient needs. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred. RN with 3-5 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations required. Prior oncology nursing or case management experience preferred. Must be able to work with various computer applications. |