Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Medical Practice Oncology Department- Poughkeepsie, NY

Nuvance Health Med Practice PC•Poughkeepsie, NY

75d•$41 - $76

About The Position

Clinical Nurse Coordinator position in the Medical Practice Med Oncology department in Poughkeepsie, NY. Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday variable hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Summary: The Clinical RN Coordinator-Surgical Oncology coordinate's the clinical and administrative activities related to the outpatient physician's practice, to ensure high quality, safe patient care is delivered for this high risk disease specific disease population. Position will lead all nursing staff in the practice. Working with the Practice Manager as a partner in clinical operational decisions.

Requirements

Registered Nurse Required: State of NY RN license.
Minimum Experience: three years office nursing experience.
BSN required.
Oncology Nursing or surgical oncology nursing background required.

Responsibilities

Assists supervising physician with patient visit in the exam room, including physical assessment and health history. Coordinates care with nursing staff and other providers.
Responds to /refers incoming patient care related phone calls appropriately. Instructs patient and caregivers regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Collects and tracks clinical data (including laboratory, radiology, and pathology) for patients to ensure receipt of ordered tests.
Reviews abnormal data with primary physician; coordinates need for specific intervention (i.e., further testing, medication implementation or changes, or referral as appropriate to other providers or agencies).
Ensures oncology patients receive best quality care by participating in performance improvement activities as designated by Chief of Oncology or Practice Manager.
Assists in the training of newly-hired nurses in the care, triage, and complete assessment of quality and scope of practice. Supervises nurses and medical assistants to ensure excellent care is provided to patients.
Assists physician with routine outpatient procedures.
Works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate services for the Oncology/Hematology patient: i.e. referring and primary care physicians, radiation therapy, inpatient treatment, palliative care, survivorship programs, hospice, home care, social work, nurse and financial navigators, dietary, respiratory agencies, community support programs to provide excellent quality care for the high risk/complex population.
Collaborates with AVP of Nursing for NHMP or designee to ensure annual and departmental competencies are completed. Identifies areas of education for the practice nurses and medical assistants.
Creates educational material for nurses/MAs as needed
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).
Performs other duties as required.