RN Oncology Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group•Everett, WA

5d•$28 - $50

About The Position

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a RN Oncology Care Coordinator to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general responsibility, responsible for the nursing management of patients being infused with chemotherapy or biologic therapy agents, fluids and/or other medications. Provides direct patient care, consults with physicians and other nurses, sets clinical standards and is involved with education activities. Acts as liaison between patient/physician and other departments. The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we're able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nursing program (RN or BSN)
Current Washington State licensure
1+ years of current clinical experience in Oncology setting

Nice To Haves

ONS Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Provider Card
Oncology Nursing Certification. If not OCN upon hire, it will be an expectation of employment once eligible

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient care needs. Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaints
Assesses patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching plan
Assessment and management of venous access devices including complications
Process prescription refills per protocol
Telephone triage/consultation with patients
Patient/Family education
Drawing of labs for patient evaluation prior to chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
Knowledge of all medications and potential side effects prior to infusion
Utilizes the principles of teamwork inside and outside of his/her department
Orient patient and family to chemotherapy and infusion process
Provide Psychosocial support to patient and family and refers to other resources within PRCP which may include consultation from behavioral health, social services, dietitians, financial counselors or pastoral care when patient's situation indicates
Utilizes effective communication strategies in inter-personal relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers
Demonstrates effective/informative charting & written communication
Communicates problems and concerns to department supervisor as necessary