Nurse Coordinator, Oncology Patient Care Coordination Center
About The Position
The Nurse Coordinator coordinates health care for select patient populations or designated services across the continuum of care. The role coordinates patient contact and education and prepares patients and families for procedures and tests in collaboration with the health care team. The position is with the Patient Care Coordination Center at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. The center assists internal and external physicians with referrals and consultations for Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology. It schedules multidisciplinary appointments and provides navigation assistance to newly diagnosed cancer patients visiting the center for the first time. This is a remote opportunity for candidates who reside in the Greater St. Louis area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Nursing diploma or associate degree.
- Two to five years of experience.
- At least two years of oncology experience.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is indicated in the additional role information.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates patient care by assessing and evaluating patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
- Coordinates delivery of safe and appropriate patient care guided by evidence-based clinical practice.
- Monitors care and data to optimize patient outcomes.
- Facilitates education for patients and families.
- Acts as a resource to the health care team.
- Ensures actions support the overall goals of the business.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
