RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care

Geisinger•Dickson City, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer, Geisinger’s state-of-the-art cancer center in Dickson City brings all aspects of cancer care together. The new center has 22 infusion bays, three multidisciplinary spaces and a hematology and oncology clinic with 17 exam rooms. The Dickson City facility will also provide radiation oncology — a first for Geisinger in Lackawanna County — a pharmacy, laboratory services and palliative medicine. This site also offers a variety of patient amenities including food services and a coffee bar, a specialty boutique and a courtyard with lush gardens and natural views.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.
Basic Life Support Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Must maintain competency in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration as demonstrated by completing and maintaining The ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.
Work towards OCN certification once required hours are completed.

Nice To Haves

Previous Hematology/Oncology experience is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours

Responsibilities

Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology and Oncology patients through the continuum of care.
Provides ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult Hem/Onc Department.
Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/ changes to their plan of care.
Performs pre-visit RN triaging for new and patients to ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.
Assists with supportive care referrals such as referrals to Palliative care, Psychology, and social work.
Directly responsible for the completion and documentation of the initial chemotherapy teach session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies.
Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure high quality care delivery and assists providers with completion.
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
benefits for domestic partners.