Clinic RN Coordinator - Leukemia Team

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ambulatory Oncology Clinic RN Coordinator at the Medical University of South Carolina coordinates all clinical care within the oncology clinics. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions through treatment stages, including order entry, EPIC inbasket management, and patient education.

Demonstrated RN licensure in SC or a compact state, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and 3 years of nursing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of related nursing experience.
• Current RN licensure in South Carolina or a compact state; BLS certification.
• ANA certification may be required for some positions.
• Strong care coordination, triage, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care within ambulatory oncology clinics to maximize safety and quality outcomes.
• Perform order entry and EPIC inbasket management; provide patient education and care planning.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacists, CMAs, LPNs, RNs and RN Navigator across systems and locations.
• Ensure appointments are scheduled and coordinate transitions between therapy stages.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Patient triage

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Oncology Clinic RN Coordinator will consistently work with a specific oncology team to focus on patient care coordination and create smooth transitions from one stage of therapy to the next for the patient. The Oncology clinic nurse works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, CMAs, pharmacists, phlebotomists, non-clinical staff and providers, to provide safe and quality care for the patient during their clinic visit. Duties include patient triage, medication administration, assist with procedures, order entry, and care coordination through the continuum of care. Teamwork is important for the position and those the nurse works with.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000464 CHS - Hollings Clinics (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Coordinator will coordinate all clinical care within clinics to maximize safety, patient and co-worker satisfaction and quality outcomes. Will work with a specific multidisciplinary disease team to deliver quality and safety of care through the continuum of care during the patients time here at MUSC. 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, EPIC inbasket management, patient education, care planning, ensuring patient appointments are made, and working closely with the RN Navigator between systems, locations, and types of therapy (Rad/Onc, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Survival). They will also work closely with the other clinical team members (Providers, APPs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, Pharmacists, etc.) and coordinate care appropriately during clinic.

Minimum Education and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and 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). 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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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