Registered Nurse Coordinator-BID Needham Cancer Center
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in guiding patients through every phase of their oncology journey. This is an ideal role for an experienced oncology nurse who enjoys care coordination, patient education, and advocacy. The Lank Cancer Center at BID Needham is a community-based cancer center that combines advanced technology, innovative treatments, and a deeply patient-centered approach in a welcoming, modern setting. The team partners closely with BIDMC Boston specialists and multidisciplinary teams, offering access to clinical trials and emerging therapies.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 3–5 years of related nursing experience
- Oncology nursing experience
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and web-based applications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient oncology experience
- Care coordination or nurse navigator experience
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication with patients, families, and care teams
- Ability to manage complex, non-routine situations with confidence and professionalism
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to service excellence
- Passion for continuous learning and advancing oncology nursing practice
Responsibilities
- Educate patients and families on chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Provide guidance, reassurance, and clear communication throughout treatment
- Prepare patients for treatment initiation, including pre-treatment staging, laboratory work and diagnostic testing, and venous access placement
- Serve as a clinical liaison between BIDMC Boston and BID Needham providers
- Support Hematology/Oncology physicians and nurse practitioners with telephone triage, medication prescription renewals, outside laboratory ordering
- Coordinate care with Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), Hospice and home care agencies, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Genetics, Nutrition, Social Work, Physical Therapy, and Palliative Care
- Assist with pre-authorization processes
- Ensure accurate scheduling of consultations, diagnostics, and treatments
- Perform patient assessments and collect clinical histories
- Participate in rounds, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to process and care delivery improvements in outpatient oncology
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
