RN Care Coordinator – GYN/ONC

Cleveland Clinic • City of Utica, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. The experienced team of Oncology and Hematology specialists work together to bring advanced services to the next level by treating the patient, not the disease. Our Care Coordinators have been very successful in helping patients manage their own care. In this role, your dedication and commitment can decrease Emergency Department visits, observation status, inpatient stays and hospital readmission. Not only do you coordinate services and offer medical advice, but you can also provide comfort and reassurance to patients as they navigate their illness or disease. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance the Akron General Physician’s Office experience and leave a lasting impression on their lives, their families and the community, all while further expanding your own nursing skills and growth. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Three to five years of nursing experience
• Obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility.
• Strong attention to detail and therapeutic communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Gynecology/oncology experience
• Chemo experience
• Ambulatory/care coordination experience

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high-risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
• Provide care and disease management coordination.
• Identify patients in the specialty care practice that have ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments that include disease/age-specific, medical, behavioral, pharmacy, social and end of life needs of each patient.
• Inform and work with patients and their families regarding coordination of their care, provide education and coaching, monitor patient compliance with their care plan, perform reassessments regarding patient progress toward goals, and update plan of care.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families.
• Assist in managing transitions of care across care settings, ensuring optimal communication and planning.
• Identify barriers, facilitate solutions, and connect others to community resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees