RN-Hematology/Oncology Coordinator

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$48 - $78

About The Position

Works collaboratively as an active member of the inter-professional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care to patients in the Hematology/Oncology population within the Cancer Care Program. Collaborates in developing, executing, and evaluating multidisciplinary plans of care. Establishes goals and strategies to address care coordination, discharge, and continuing-care needs across settings with patients, families, and other care providers. The position may require work at alternate sites or clinics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a master’s degree in nursing.
California RN licensure.
Oncology Certified Nurse certification within three years of hire if assigned to the Hematology Oncology department (CC7651).
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Four years of direct patient care experience in oncology nursing.
Ability to effectively delegate and supervise.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, professionals, supportive personnel, and others.
Knowledge and ability to function in a professional role and serve as a professional role model.
Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies, resolves compliance questions or concerns, and reports suspected violations.
Educates patients and families about oncology care plans and ongoing needs.
Consults physicians or the medical director regarding complex medical changes and management.
Coordinates family conferences with the clinical care team in response to clinical changes or case milestones.
Collaborates with patients, families, significant others, and health care providers in providing patient care.
Delegates and supervises care in accordance with nurse practice acts and the professional nursing role.
Initiates multidisciplinary collaboration to positively affect patient outcomes.
Supports and enhances patients’ responsibility and self-determination in decisions concerning health, treatment, and well-being.
Involves patients and families in identifying learning needs and preparing for self-care after discharge.
Shares knowledge and serves as a professional resource to other members of the health care team.
Supports and participates in Unit Based Council initiatives.
Contributes to peers’ professional growth through feedback, peer coaching, and evaluation.
Continues professional learning by enrolling in and completing classes and courses to advance clinical knowledge.
Participates in unit, clinic, and/or departmental shared governance to improve care.
Assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status using age-specific data.
Performs age-appropriate assessments based on scientific facts and principles.
Performs initial assessments and completes required documentation within organizational standards.
Performs and documents ongoing assessments, including observation, physical examination, laboratory and test results, and responses to procedural interventions; reviews completed charts daily and places missing orders as needed.
Participates in identifying and clarifying patient needs through multidisciplinary care planning to achieve optimal outcomes.
Reviews and revises plans of care and treatment according to patient status.
Completes patient classification for assigned patients as required.
Incorporates patient teaching and discharge planning to promote optimal outcomes.
Provides education to patients, families, and significant others; evaluates retention and documents education according to organizational standards.
Coordinates and documents discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
Provides pre-operative and post-operative teaching to new surgical patients, if applicable.
Sees patients independently under Nurse Visit Only, including patients receiving infusion or active treatments, and performs pre-operative surgical consent reviews, post-operative voiding trials, wound care, and staple removal, if applicable.
Maintains professional development and clinical competency.
Attends required professional development sessions and staff meetings; if unable to attend, reviews meeting minutes or discusses proceedings with peers or managers.
Identifies personal knowledge gaps and seeks resources or consultation to ensure safe patient care.
Uses communication channels, including reading organizational email at least weekly, to obtain and transmit information, address concerns, and solve problems.
Embraces change and identifies opportunities for improvement through evidence-based practice.
Articulates knowledge and participates in nursing practice quality initiatives.
Incorporates performance improvement recommendations into daily practice.
Accepts accountability and participates in problem-solving related to quality patient care outcomes.
Complies with divisional and unit-specific matrices.
Triages patient calls and symptoms as needed.
Provides home-based care teaching as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.