Nurse Clinician-Neuro Oncology

Children's Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. They provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. The Neuro Oncology Nurse Clinician plays a critical role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with neurological cancers. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, the Nurse Clinician develops and implements individualized care plans to ensure each patient has the resources, education, and support necessary for optimal follow-up care and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2+ years pediatric nursing experience
Analytical skills necessary to resolve complex patient problems, develop standards of care and procedures, and evaluate the quality of nursing care
An understanding of CW health care delivery system and the impact of other health care delivery systems on the patient and family
Able to operationalize the primary nursing model
Mental and sensory abilities to read, process and interpret clinical data
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members, other CW departments, and consumers
Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs
Must be able to walk, stand for long periods, over 80% of the assigned work period, as well as lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin OR License RN-Registered Nurse (IN Compact) - State of Indiana

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for neuro oncology patients across the continuum of care
Coordinate care activities among physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, pharmacists, physical/occupational therapists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Facilitate timely scheduling of diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations, and follow-up appointments
Monitor patient status and proactively identify and address barriers to care
Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team for each patient in the neuro oncology program
Ensure care plans address medical, psychosocial, functional, and educational needs
Review and update care plans as patient conditions change throughout the treatment journey
Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, and follow-up care expectations
Assess health literacy and tailor educational approaches accordingly
Connect patients and caregivers with appropriate community resources and support services
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and triage of patient concerns
Manage symptom-related calls and patient portal messages, escalating to the appropriate provider when indicated
Administer or coordinate treatments and medications per established protocols and physician orders
Document all clinical activity accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the neuro oncology population
Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and patient education materials
Engage in departmental meetings, tumor boards, and multi-disciplinary care conferences