Case Management Nurse - Left Ventricular Assist Device; LVAD

Case Management Nurse – Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America).

• Located in Omaha, NE.
• Coordinate patient care through the surgical process, provide education and advocacy, facilitate ઉ discharge planning and support services, assist with insurance and resource needs, and collaborateХот with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, seamless, and holistic care.
• Full‑time Position | 1.0 FTE | 40 scheduled weekly hours.
• Monday‑Friday, 8 AM – 4:30  workforce
  
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• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network – work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion – we value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support – enjoy up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35 % discount at Clarkson College, and career‑advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

• Manage a system of patient care delivery for a designated group of patients to achieve high quality, cost‑effective outcomes across the continuum of health care.

• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedures, and protocol manuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska or holding a current compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, fromapore an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required if the department depends on it.

• Prior nursing experience in a related field.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med‑spa, dialysis, interpretation, and explanation of physical/lab/screening results.
• Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Successful completion of a nephrology nurse education program.
• Knowledge of the health‑care financial environment and reimbursement systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Experience with graphic software.
• Experience with patient teaching materials.
• Understanding of related patient registries and databases.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Certifications preferred in:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN), Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, transplant coordination, and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran status.