Value Based Care Manager - Full Time - Wolf River

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**Job Title:** Value-Based Care Manager **About Us** At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment. **Position Overview** The Value-Based Care Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the care of oncology patients participating in value-based care programs. This role serves as a central point of contact for patients and caregivers, ensuring care coordination, reducing duplication of services, and supporting positive clinical and cost-effective outcomes. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurse navigators, and interdisciplinary teams, the Value-Based Care Manager helps patients navigate the healthcare system while ensuring compliance with program requirements and practice redesign initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** - Serve as a central point of contact for patients at high risk for complications to ensure coordinated, efficient care. - Utilize a collaborative care management process including assessment, planning, facilitation, coordination, evaluation, and advocacy. - Work closely with the patient’s primary care team, particularly nurse navigators, to prevent overlap or redundancy in care. - Assess patient, family, and caregiver needs and provide education, anticipatory guidance, and resources to reduce barriers to care. - Perform appropriate clinical actions within the scope of nursing practice and training. - Educate patients on preventive care practices and reinforce individualized care plans to prevent unnecessary admissions and readmissions. - Track patient progress and outcomes; adjust care plans as needed in collaboration with oncologists. - Schedule appointments, coordinate with physicians and specialists, and arrange outside services to support patient care and well-being. - Assist patients in managing chronic conditions, prioritizing healthcare needs, and preventing complications through standardized care protocols. - Support care transitions for patients discharged from the hospital, including medication management and follow-up scheduling. - Collaborate with provider clinic staff to ensure accurate documentation of staging, oncology/hematology diagnoses, and other relevant clinical information. **Qualifications** **Education & Experience** - **Required:** - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. - Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience. - **Preferred:** - Master’s degree. - Case management experience. **Credential/Licensure** - **Required:** - Current RN license to practice in the state where work is performed. **Skills & Abilities** - **Required:** - Strong knowledge of healthcare management resources and care coordination services. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff at all levels. - Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and understanding of patient privacy and security requirements. - Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple tasks and projects effectively. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain control of workflow in a fast-paced environment. - **Preferred:** - Experience working within oncology or value-based care programs. **Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work** - **Meaningful Impact**: Play a key role in improving outcomes and care experiences for oncology patients. - **Collaborative Culture**: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams dedicated to coordinated, high-quality cancer care. - **Professional Development**: Access ongoing education, training, and opportunities for growth. - **Mission-Driven Environment**: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation. **No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.** **Join Us** If you are passionate about care coordination, patient advocacy, and improving oncology outcomes through value-based care, we invite you to apply. Join West Cancer Center as a Value-Based Care Manager and help make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.