Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Clinical Coordinator - 40 hours/week, day shift

Beverly Hospital • Gloucester, MA

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About The Position

This position is located at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. The primary function of the role of the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is to provide support for the staff nurses in the Outpatient Oncology department as well as to the unit Nurse Manager. The CNC is an important role to facilitate effective throughput, enhance quality of patient care services, provide clinical support to staff, and improve communication for all members of the multidisciplinary patient care team. This is a highly clinical role. The CNC will be very visible on the unit and assisting nursing with their patient care responsibilities.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Minimum of 2 years management experience.
• Knowledge of Billing and Coding guidelines.
• Current R.N. license; BSN required.
• Current B.L.S.
• Certification in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and train nurses and other staff within the department under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Responsible for Oncology clinical staffing under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Ensure that Oncology clinical staff adhere to the departmental Standards of Care as well as Northeast Hospitals' Policies and Procedures.
• Round on the nursing staff continuously throughout the day and assist them with patient care as needed.
• Assign meal breaks, ensuring adequate and cohesive coverage of patient assignments and staffing.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff in the department.
• Work closely with the Nurse Manager to identify educational needs of staff in the department.
• Check emergency equipment and document appropriately.
• Assist staff with Epic/Beacon updates and education under Nurse Manager direction.
• Manage Pyxis discrepancies.
• Report patient/family complaints or issues as needed when appropriate to the Nurse Manager.
• Communicate necessary patient information to the staff nurses as needed.
• Assist with coordinating transfers out of the department and communicate any delays to the Nurse Manager.
• Actively role model the behaviors of nursing leadership.
• May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager.
• Coordinate and/or perform physician ordered patient care following established guidelines and algorithms.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree