RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Cancer Care

Geisinger•Danville, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.
Maintains competency in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration as demonstrated by completing and maintaining The ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

Work towards OCN certification once required hours are completed, to further demonstrate competency in this specialized field of nursing.
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Responsibilities

Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology and Oncology patients through the continuum of care.
Provides ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult Hem/Onc Department
Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/ changes to their plan of care.
Performs pre-visit RN triaging for new and patients to ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.
Assists with supportive care referrals such as referrals to Palliative care, Psychology, and social work.
Directly responsible for the completion and documentation of the initial chemotherapy teach session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies
Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure high quality care delivery and assists providers with completion.
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, 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
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners