Nurse Coordinator HemOnc/BMT
About The Position
Coordinates care for patients receiving treatment in the HemOnc/BMT specialty service. The role includes evaluating and assessing patients, coordinating scheduling and consultations, and supporting treatment to provide a seamless progression of care that meets patient needs. The Nurse Coordinator works with physicians and other health care providers from referral and consultation through discharge and follow-up, assists with pre-authorization, receives consults and patient information, and coordinates appointments and procedures. The position gathers information for histories and physicals, documents patient evaluations and assessments, and assists with ordering laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. The role also supports patient and family education, participates in rounds and case conferences, maintains clinical knowledge, and leads process-improvement efforts related to patient care. The position handles calls before and after treatment or procedures from patients, referring providers, and outside facilities.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support certificate.
- 1–3 years of related work experience.
- Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
- Ability to provide patient care across the stated age groups: neonatal, youth, young adult, middle age, and elderly.
- Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing and walking for most of the shift, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and assisting with patient repositioning as described in the posting.
- Ability to work with close attention to detail, adapt to daily changes, use independent judgment, and manage priorities.
- Potential daily exposure to infectious diseases and airborne or bloodborne pathogens; required protective equipment includes items such as a respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, and eyewear.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Prior experience in a specialty service.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate care from referral or consultation through discharge and follow-up; assist with pre-authorization.
- Receive consults and patient information as a contact and facilitator, and coordinate patient scheduling for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment procedures.
- Gather information for patient histories and physicals; perform and document patient evaluations and assessments; assist with ordering laboratory tests, x-rays, and diagnostic procedures.
- Work with surgeons and physicians to educate patients and families about medical care; assist in developing patient and family educational materials; participate in patient rounds and case conferences.
- Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, education, and literature review for self and the clinical team; provide leadership for care-related process improvement.
- Make and answer pre- and post-treatment or procedure calls from patients, referring providers, and outside facilities, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and physician offices.
Benefits
- Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment; this is a condition of employment, not a stated benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
