Position Summary The Oncology Nurse Coordinator will offer individualized assistance to patients and their support systems to help overcome healthcare system barriers. The Oncology Nurse Coordinator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The Oncology Nurse Coordinator will be the point of contact for a specific group of patients, to include hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, GYN, and breast cancer patients.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Use advanced nursing knowledge and the nursing process to:
- Assess factors of the patient's past and present physical, psychosocial, and cultural baseline, health problems, and external support systems which may impact on his/her ability to cope with the current health situation.
- Evaluate and document a patient's progress toward goals and collaborate with the health care team to revise goals of care as needed.
- Assist with setting up referrals as part of the care plan (i.e. radiation, pulmonary, endocrine, GI, and interventional radiology.)
- Provide an individualized plan of nursing care that assists the patient in maximizing participation in his/her care.
- Implement appropriate patient education programs to meet individual healthcare needs.
- Assist providers with day-to-day patient care.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferencing with assigned disease specific care groups.
- Assists patients and families through disease process and cancer diagnosis continuum.
- Solution-oriented in being proactive with operational challenges that may impede patient outcomes.
- Assist with procedures and treatments, including Mediport flushes and injectable medications.
- Provides patient education regarding disease process, treatment plan, and symptom management.
- Triage patient phone calls and patient portal inquiries; documenting conversation and providing appropriate follow-up as needed.
- Work in collaboration with an inter-disciplinary team; with physicians, APPs (Advanced Practicing Providers), medical assistants, infusion nurses, pharmacy, social workers, dietitians, and cancer navigators to assure timely progression towards best clinical outcomes.
- Record nursing care using appropriate documentation.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and clinical area.
- Demonstrates administrative and clinical leadership skills by:
- Monitor and evaluate the practice of primary nursing according to standards of care.
- Identify and correct situations that are not in accord with departmental policies and procedures.
- Serve as a role model in the area of professional behavior.
- Precept and orient staff to policy, procedure, and clinical situations under the direction of the clinical nurse manager.
- Maintain accountability for the delivery of nursing care.
- Adheres to ethical and legal standards of the Cancer Center and the profession.
- Uses results of nursing research to support and/or change nursing practice.
Minimum QualificationsEducation
- Associate's degree in Nursing or higher, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licensure
- Current and valid DC licensure as a Registered Nurse, OR evidence of application submission and a valid out-of-state license
- Current and valid BLS certification
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant clinical experience.
- Requires competency in problem-solving, critical thinking, solution-oriented, and decision-making skills, including excellent communication skills and the ability to delegate effectively.
Physical Requirements
- Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in an office setting.
- Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.
- Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
- Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package---including competitive pay, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, floating holiday, education assistance, Metro savings, and much more.
- Free counseling services and resources.
- Nursing clinical ladder for career growth and opportunities.
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