Oncology Nurse Coordinator II

Cooper University Hospital • Capa May Court House, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for facilitating and coordinating safe, comprehensive care for patients presenting to the Moorestown/Oncology Multidisciplinary sites. As a professional caregiver and member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Oncology Nurse Coordinator assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provides care using the nursing process, including the therapeutic use of self. The role applies clinical knowledge and skills in pharmacology, chemotherapy administration principles and application, chemotherapy side effects and appropriate nursing interventions, and liaison support for patients and families receiving treatment. Leadership may be remote. The position requires expanded problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making at a supervisory level. The coordinator will have the opportunity to assist with development and operations of the Cooper Moorestown Multidisciplinary site, whose model focuses on acute and immediate care needs in Moorestown and surrounding areas. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and clinical skills are required. The coordinator participates in cross-training in other specialty areas.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (NJ-RN) license.
• Current New Jersey Basic Life Support (NJ-BLS) certification.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to patient safety, effectiveness, and cost in care delivery.
• Ability to coordinate with the Clinical Director on resource utilization and care planning.
• Expanded problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills at a supervisory level.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to delegate effectively and supervise other team members.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One to three years of RN experience in an oncology setting preferred.
• ONS/ONCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate safe, comprehensive care for patients at the Moorestown/Oncology Multidisciplinary sites.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Provide patient care using the nursing process, including the therapeutic use of self.
• Apply clinical knowledge of pharmacology, chemotherapy administration, chemotherapy side effects, and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Serve as a liaison for patients and families receiving treatment.
• Assist with development and operations of the Cooper Moorestown Multidisciplinary site.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Director to plan or change courses of action to improve continuity of care and outcomes.
• Delegate effectively and supervise the work of other team members.
• Participate in cross-training in other specialty areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree