Neuro Oncology RN Case Manager
Orange, California
Children's Hospital of Orange County

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Neuro Oncology Care Manager

Location: Orange, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Role: Patient Care Manager supporting Neuro Oncology patients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Developing customized roadmaps for patients.
  • Assessment of patients, implementation of physician orders, treatment plans, and medical procedures.
  • Record keeping and monitoring/evaluating patient care processes and outcomes.
  • Coordinating activities with other services and disciplines.
  • Coordinating follow-up appointments, ordering labs/scans, referrals, authorizations, DME ordering/coordination, care coordination, transition planning, and needs assessment.
• Patient Diagnoses: Neuro Oncology patients (no chemotherapy administration but knowledge of chemotherapy and its interactions required).
• Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents.
• Average Daily Census: 20-22 patients.
• Float Required: Yes, covering for other colleagues.
• No call requirement.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Case Manager experience.
• Experience with Oncology and Pediatrics (PEDS).
• Oncology background required.
• Prior travel experience required (No first-time travelers).
• Certifications:

  • Required: PALS or PEARS.
  • Preferred: CPHON certification.
  • CPHON certification is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of chemotherapy and its interactions.
• Experience with roadmaps for patient care.
• Care coordination and transition planning skills.
• Ability to coordinate labs, appointments, referrals, authorizations, and durable medical equipment (DME).

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for RNs.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Advanced Provider required.
• Chemotherapy certification (APHON acceptable in lieu of ONS).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam for pediatrics.
• Competency exams specific to pediatric care.
• State License primary source verification prior to start and updated every 3 months.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test (IGRA or 2-step PPD) within 60 days of start or acceptable alternative for positive TB history.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Tdap vaccine required (TD or Dtap not acceptable).
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Mask fit testing required prior to start for certain units.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (Aya standard).
• Eye exam (in-person visual acuity exam) required prior to start.
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required if applicable.
• COVID vaccines preferred but not required.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of orientation modules prior to starting on the floor (6-8 hours, deadlines apply).
• Facility-specific orientation including safety manual, dress code, standards of conduct, and other acknowledgments required.
• Badge photo submission required (professional photo with clear face and solid background).
• Prestart modules must be completed by specified deadlines.
• Pyxis Access Request Form completion required prior to start.
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be signed prior to or at orientation.

Additional Notes

• Must be able to float and cover other colleagues as needed.
• No chemotherapy administration but must have knowledge of chemotherapy and its interactions.
• Patient care involves neonates through adolescents.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric oncology case managers with prior travel experience looking to work in a specialized neuro oncology care management role.