Radiation Oncology RN Coordinator - Full Time - Wolf River

West Cancer Center•Germantown, TN

About The Position

The Radiation Oncology RN Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day coordination of patient care within an assigned team of nursing employees. The role includes referral assessment, case management, maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient assignments, staff development, quality assessment and improvement, and communicating with members of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with West Cancer Center policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The coordinator works with the multidisciplinary team and providers to organize Radiation Oncology patient care, maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements, and ensure the general upkeep of physical facilities and patient care equipment. The position also serves in a lead role for Radiation Oncology Registered Nurses, providing clinical guidance and directing or delegating patient care activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Five or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current RN license to practice as a professional nurse in the state where work is performed, or a compact nursing license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership ability.
Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, family members, associates, management, physicians, and other individuals.
Ability to use multiple sources of information to help resolve complex problems.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of personal and others' workflow.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to handle and administer narcotics as needed.
Normal hearing and vision, including color, night, and peripheral vision.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and push and pull up to 250 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, sit in one place, squat, kneel, reach, bend, crawl, and twist throughout the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, including gripping and squeezing.
Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive, coordinated motions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Coordinate department operations, including scheduling, patient assignments, and monitoring department activities; collaborate with other departments to support effective operations and quality patient care.
Coordinate and ensure accurate, timely patient assessments.
Develop and prioritize holistic plans of care based on comprehensive assessments, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.
Implement patient plans of care directly or through delegation and ensure they are evaluated continuously.
Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Demonstrate leadership and promote professional practice among nursing care team members.
Participate in Radiation Oncology operational committees and other committees as needed to improve clinical care.
Collaborate with support departments to provide services to patients.
Provide clinical guidance and expertise to nursing employees.
Support nurses' development in Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification and other oncology-related skills and knowledge.
Provide first-line performance feedback to nursing staff.
Contribute to performance evaluations as directed, in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
Create a positive work environment and contribute to associate retention.
Serve in a lead role for Radiation Oncology Registered Nurses and direct or delegate patient care activities.
Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the general upkeep of physical facilities and patient care equipment.