RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care
About The Position
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Serves in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care for patients receiving treatment in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology setting. Primarily responsible for care navigation throughout the continuum of care. Key responsibilities include patient education, triage and care coordination.
Requirements
- 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, to further demonstrate competency in this specialized field of nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Hematology/Oncology experience is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
- Oncology Certified Nurse
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
