Case Management Nurse - Cardiac Surgery

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

First Shift (United States of America)

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Case Management Nurse to join our Cardiac Surgery team, this role is located in Omaha, NE. A Case Management Nurse for Cardiac Surgery works directly with the physicians and APPs to provide patient education, scheduling, and triage all patient messages and phone calls.

If you have questions about applying for the Case Management Nurse role, please contact Allie Bruss at

Full Time Position | 1.0 FTE | Exempt Position

Monday
- Friday | 8AM - 4:30PM

• 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/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

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.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedure and protocol manuals.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or holds a current compact state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program, effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
• Required knowledge of patient care standards in the state of Nebraska.

• Prior nursing experience in a related field.
• Experience in oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med spa, dialysis, or interpretation and explanation of physical/laboratory/screening results.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
• Successful completion of a nephrology nurse education program.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Certification 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, 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 veterans' status.