RN- Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care

Geisinger • Dickson City, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Coordinator Cancer Care serves in an expanded nursing role in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology setting, assessing patient needs, planning and providing nursing care, and coordinating follow-up care. The role primarily provides care navigation throughout the continuum of care, including patient education, triage, and care coordination. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on an 8-hour day shift scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role supports adult Hematology/Oncology patients through treatment planning and ongoing care, acting as a liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the care team. The RN Coordinator also supports referrals, treatment education, test-result communication, quality improvement, and the orientation of new personnel. The position is based in a clinical environment at Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City.

Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City is a Commission on Cancer-accredited facility with infusion bays, multidisciplinary spaces, a hematology and oncology clinic, radiation oncology, pharmacy and laboratory services, and palliative medicine. The site also offers patient amenities including food services, a coffee bar, a specialty boutique, and a courtyard.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Complete chemotherapy and biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire.
• Maintain competency in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, demonstrated by completing and maintaining ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.
• Obtain Oncology Certified Nurse certification after completing the required hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Previous Hematology/Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Hematology and Oncology patients’ treatment plans throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide ongoing patient care and education for adult Hematology/Oncology patients.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families regarding their understanding of the diagnosis and physician-designated plan of care.
• Act as a liaison between patients and the care team when issues, obstacles, or changes arise in the plan of care.
• Perform pre-visit RN triage for new and existing patients to support first-visit decisions and initiation of treatment planning.
• Assist with supportive-care referrals, including palliative care, psychology, and social work.
• Complete and document the initial chemotherapy education session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities and assist providers with completion of those activities.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel so they are appropriately trained to support patients and providers.
• Conduct and document ongoing patient communications.
• Instruct patients to support understanding of their medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Perform or assist with telephone triage concerning health issues and provide appropriate telephone-management advice in accordance with physician recommendations.
• Communicate laboratory, radiology, and other testing results to patients by telephone and through electronic medical record letter notification.
• Maintain competency in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, including completion and maintenance of ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.
• Work toward OCN certification after completing the required hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options.
• Pre-tax savings plans, including FSA and HSA.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave and military leave.
• Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health support, legal guidance, childcare and eldercare referrals, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed