Clinical RN Coordinator-Oncology

Northwell; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Clinical RN Coordinator for Oncology/Hematology to coordinate clinical and administrative activities for the outpatient physician practice, ensuring high-quality, safe care for a high-risk population.

The role involves assisting physicians, coordinating infusion care, teaching patients and caregivers, collecting data, and ensuring compliance with billing and safety standards. Strong oncology nursing credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• State of CT RN license required.
• Minimum three years of experience in oncology/hematology preferred.
• BSN and Oncology Nursing Society (OCN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising physician with patient visits in the exam room and coordinate care with infusion staff.
• Respond to patient care related calls and instruct patients/caregivers on medications and treatment instructions.
• Collect and track clinical data including labs, imaging, and pathology for patients.
• Review abnormal data with the physician, advise patients of results, and coordinate further testing or referrals.
• Develop treatment plans per NCCN/ASCO guidelines and document dosing based on labs and performance status.

Skills

RN

Oncology Nursing

Education

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

The Clinical RN Coordinator-Oncology/Hematology coordinate's the clinical and administrative activities related to the outpatient physician's practice, to ensure high quality, safe patient care is delivered for this high risk, disease specific population.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervising physician with patient visit in the exam room, including physical assessment and health history. Coordinates care with the infusion staff.
• Responds to /refers incoming patient care related phone calls appropriately. Instructs patient and caregivers regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Collects and tracks clinical data (including laboratory, radiology, and pathology) for patients to ensure receipt of ordered tests.
• Reviews abnormal data with primary physician; advises patients of results; and coordinates need for specific intervention (i.e., further testing, medication implementation or changes, or referral as appropriate to other providers or agencies).
• Develops treatment plan/schema to ensure appropriate oncologic treatment per NCCN and ASCO guidelines will be provided to the patient in conjunction with primary physician. Orders and documents delivery of prescribed interventions, utilizing Intellidose computer system; ensures doses are calculated based on patient’s laboratory data and performance status to support treatment regimen/doses to ensure patient safety.
• Educates patient and caregivers on all aspects of cancer treatment with distribution and explanation of current literature including oral and parental administration, safe handling procedures , to ensure undestanding of risks, benefits,how to identify, manage and report side effects of chemotherapy.
• Ensures oncology/hematology patients receive best quality care by participating in performance improvement activities as designated by Chief of Oncology or Nurse Manager.
• Conducts and ensures patients are enrolled in and comply with mandated education and prescribed safety programs, to ensure precautions are taken before, during, and after therapy.
• Assists in the training of newly-hired nurses in the care, triage, and complete assessment of quality and scope of practice. Supervises medical assistant and medical secretary to ensure excellent care is provided to patients.
• Establishes and maintains understanding of billing and coding regulations, including CPT, ICD, HCPCS, and third-party billing to ensure compliance as well as maintaining fiscal viability for the organization. Provides medical information to insurance companies to obtain/ensure reimbursement for ordered tests or prescription medication including chemotherapy agents. Maintains medical records and provides appropriate documentation per department guidelines/standards.
• Assists physician in participation in quality reporting programs.
• Performs routine diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts, electrocardiograms and phlebotomies. Assists physician with routine outpatient procedures (i.e., paracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and aspirations). Performs access and maintenance of port-a-caths and central lines
• Works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate services for the Oncology/Hematology patient: i.e.,referring and primary care physicians, radiation therapy, inpatient treatment, palliative care, survivorship programs, hospice, home care, social work, nurse and financial navigators, dietary, respiratory agencies, community support programsto provide excellent quality care for the high risk/ complex population.
• Maintains medical equipment including code cart, CBC machine, INR machine, and automated blood pressure machines to ensure compliance with hospital standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information

Required: State of CT RN license.

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: BSN preferred. Oncology Nursing Society: OCN certification (Oncology Nursing) preferred.

Working Conditions

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials: RN

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 531

Department: NW Oncology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly

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Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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