RN Coordinator - Gyn Oncology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Ambulatory RN coordinator within the Specialized Oncology Clinic provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the expert level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process. Will work with a specific multidisciplinary disease team to deliver quality and safety of care through the continuum of care from the patient’s first clinic visit, and throughout the continuation of their care while at MUSC as needed. Job duties include utilizing the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation) in coordinating care for patients in the clinic setting. This includes order entry, patient message and phone call management, patient education, care planning, ensuring patient appointments are made, anticipating patient needs, and working closely with the RN Navigator between systems, locations, and types of therapy offered (Rad/Onc, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Survival). They will also work closely with the other clinical team members (Physicians, APPs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, Pharmacists, etc.) and coordinate care appropriately during clinic.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• three years related nursing experience
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
• Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

Responsibilities

• utilizing the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation) in coordinating care for patients in the clinic setting
• order entry
• patient message and phone call management
• patient education
• care planning
• ensuring patient appointments are made
• anticipating patient needs
• working closely with the RN Navigator between systems, locations, and types of therapy offered (Rad/Onc, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Survival)
• working closely with the other clinical team members (Physicians, APPs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, Pharmacists, etc.) and coordinate care appropriately during clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level