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 assessing referrals, case management, maintaining standards of practice, making patient assignments, supporting staff development, contributing to quality assessment and improvement, and communicating with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with West Cancer Center policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The coordinator assists with the delivery of Radiation Oncology patient care alongside the multidisciplinary team and promotes collaboration with providers. The position also supports readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements and helps ensure the general upkeep of physical facilities and patient care equipment.

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 others.
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.

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 that patient assessments are completed accurately and on time.
Develop a prioritized, holistic plan of care based on comprehensive assessment, desired outcomes, and current knowledge.
Implement patient plans of care directly or through delegation.
Ensure patient plans of care 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 toward Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification and in 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.
Lead Radiation Oncology Registered Nurses and direct or delegate patient care activities.
Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Help ensure the general upkeep of physical facilities and patient care equipment.