RN Care Manager – Brain Tumor & Neuro Oncology

Position Overview

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a full-time Nursing Care Manager to support our growing Brain Tumor and Neuro Oncology Program. This role provides comprehensive care coordination for children undergoing active treatment for brain tumors, as well as long-term neuro oncology survivors.

Full-time (40 hours/week). Shift: Day Shift. Primary location:
Burnet Campus. Additional location:
Liberty Campus.

• Provide longitudinal care coordination for active Brain Tumor patients, Neuro Oncology survivors, and Neurofibromatosis patients.
• Serve as a central point of contact for patients and families across the treatment continuum.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care plans involving oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, genetics, rehabilitation, and survivorship services.
• Facilitate treatment planning, appointment coordination, and transition of care.
• Monitor patient progress and address clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required (or enrolled per institutional requirements).
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology, neuro‑oncology, or complex care coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Evaluation and Outcomes – evaluate the timeliness and availability of treatments and services and adjust level of service according to changing needs; identify quality improvement opportunities and participate in the management of metrics across the continuum of care.
• Monitoring – monitor the patient's progress in achieving the goals, objectives, and expected outcomes of the plan at specified time frames; follow through on the status of key diagnostic and treatment tests and procedures; identify and communicate barriers to the plan of care.
• Coordination – facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team across all phases of care; involve the patient, family and caregivers in decision‑making; lead the coordination of care, setting priorities and encouraging timely use of health care services; facilitate smooth transition of care.
• Implementation – implement the agreed‑upon plan of care; provide self‑management support to high‑risk/complex patients and families; educate patients, families and caregivers about treatment options; empower them to problem‑solve and explore options of care.
• Planning – plan with the patient, family or caregiver and providers to maximize health outcomes and ensure quality, cost‑effective care; coordinate the plan of care and maintain documentation; proactively identify medical and psychosocial services needed; reassess and adjust plan according to patient needs.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• ACEN/CCNE accredited BSN or MSN or Associate/Diploma RN with 2+ years of experience; BSN/MSN required.
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Active Ohio RN license; may be required to obtain other state licensure.

Our Brain Tumor and Neuro Oncology Program is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical outcomes, research innovation, and survivorship care. At Cincinnati Children’s, our mission is to make children’s health better through a holistic, team‑based approach.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability.