Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cancer Care Center. It is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with 40 hours per week. The clinic operates Monday-Friday and is typically closed on major holidays, with an option for 4, 10-hour shifts. The position involves participating in direct and indirect patient care to promote positive clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, associate engagement, and physician satisfaction. It also includes responsibilities in community education to promote growth and engaging in professional activities to stay abreast of industry innovations. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. The system employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and is committed to providing equitable care for all, contributing over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Nurse, Registered (RN) Licensure
Effective January 1, 2012: B.S.N., typically required 3-5 years focused experience in clinical areas.
Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire
If hired into this position prior to January 1, 2012: Graduate of accredited school of nursing and/or B.S.N. or B.S. in health-related field.
Good communication.
Ability to access, plan, intervene, and evaluate the physical, emotional and educational needs of patients.
Knowledge of computer operations and applications.
Current RN license in the state of Illinois.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

OCN preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the direct care of patients to promote positive clinical outcomes and documents in the electronic medical record per department standards.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of women and men with cancer related health concerns.
Interview and assess new patients for physicians.
Assists physicians per department standards with clinic visits and procedures if needed.
Assists patients and staff in the appointment process to expedite timely appointments.
Provides patients with appropriate education related to prevention, diagnosis, tests, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, etc.
Teaches patients about the importance of screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopy, etc.
Coordinates testing and expedites results reporting.
Utilizes the QCL and other tools in the EMR per department standards.
Provides emotional support.
Assures continuity of care by interfacing with day surgery, in-patient units and out-patient facilities.
Maintains the QCL for the MD and facilitates patient flow through the continuum of care in parthership with the physician and other members of the health care team.
Participates in indirect care related to patients to promote patient satisfaction, associate engagement, and physician satisfaction.
Follow-up with physicians on all abnormal testing in a timely fashion and documents in the EMR per department standards.
Documents all education, assessments and care given in the EMR according to department standards.
Identifies and collects appropriate Quality Improvement data.
Follow-up with patients in a timely and professional manner and documents in the EMR per department standards.
Acts as a resource for the hospital in promoting cancer awareness, education and screening tools.
Acts as a resource for patients and other employees.
Uses effective listening and questioning techniques in a professional and empathetic manner, demonstrating sensitivity to patients and families.
Develops educational tools for patients.
Participates in Community Education to promote growth.
Identifies, develops, and participates in all hospital and community programs related to cancer screening, diagnosis, and cancer related health issues.
Develops education programs for cancer screenings programs and awareness.
Participates in AIMMC Cancer Committee activities.
Under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Coordinator and Cancer Center leadership, works with all hospital departments to provide seamless care for patients recently diagnosed with cancer.
Teaches other hospital departments and employees about cancer education, screening tools and treatment options.
Develops educational programs for the public.
Works with the Wellneses Communities of the Chicagoland area to support their efforts.
Engages in professional activities to stay abreast of industry innovations and standards to assist the center with new programming to fund our future.
Responsible for continued self-growth and education in areas related to changes in cancer detection, education, and treatment options.
Presents a professional image and courteous manner representing AIMMC to the public.
Participates in unit and hospital activities to promote service excellence.
Promotes team behaviors and acts as a role model for others.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program