Clinical Nurse Coord (Hem / Onc - Peds)

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator provides specialized care to a defined patient population to optimize care and patient experience. The role coordinates patient plans of care and serves as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to arrange testing, appointments, and referrals. The position provides hands-on nursing assistance, patient triage and education, care coordination, and support for research and other nursing staff as applicable. This role is with WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Pediatrics Specialties in Morgantown, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Complete state and, if applicable, federal criminal background checks as required for regulated areas.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse or five years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.
• Able to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, or equipment weighing 35 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification relevant to the specialized care provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance based on department, patient, and provider needs, including assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering medications, and obtaining specimens.
• Serve as a first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinate plans of care and liaise with providers, departments, healthcare professionals, and schedulers to arrange testing, scheduling, and referrals.
• Monitor and manage appointments, testing, and laboratory work required for the patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepare educational materials and educate and counsel patients about medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Provide specialized nursing assistance for research efforts when applicable.
• Provide advice, education, and consultation to nursing staff on units caring for the same patient population.
• Attend conferences or educational opportunities to maintain current knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed