Coordinator, Radiation Oncology Services (JR228014)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coordinator in the radiation oncology department oversees nursing care using the Nursing Process, providing patient education on medications, skin care, and radiation side effects while ensuring quality care. They coordinate with the Department to ensure charges are entered into the charge master and reimbursement is appropriate, mentor new staff, and promote participative management and teamwork.

A NY State RN license and BLS are required, with chemotherapy/biotherapy cert within 1 year and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or health-related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate Course within 6 months of employment.
• Current New York State licensure as a registered nurse; BLS.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate within 1 year; Oncology certification within 2 years.
• ACLS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Education related to medications, skin care, radiation side effects, discharge instructions and post-treatment needs.
• Ongoing communication with the Department to ensure charges are entered into the charge master and reimbursement is appropriate.
• Oversee mentoring of new nursing staff and promote participative management and teamwork.
• Assist in managing patient care by integrating Health Care Teams.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Leadership / mentoring

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

NLN accredited nursing program

ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate Course within 6 months

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

The Coordinator is responsible for providing quality patient care by demonstrating clinical competence, leadership, and by participating in Performance Activities. He/she oversees professional nursing care utilizing the Nursing Process with special attention to the needs and behaviors of the patient population. The coordinator will be responsible for the continuum of nursing care for the patient in the radiation oncology department.

Responsibilities

He/she will provide education related to the medications the patient receives, skin care, radiation side effects both acute and chronic, discharge instructions and any post treatment needs. In addition, the coordinator will have ongoing communication with the Department to ensure that charges are being put into the charge master and reimbursement is appropriate. The Coordinator will oversee the mentoring of new nursing staff, and facilitates an atmosphere of participative management and teamwork among nursing staff. Assist in managing the provision of patient care through integrating the functions of the Health Care Teams.

Requirements

Education/Training: Associates Degree in Nursing or health related field required. Bachelor's preferred. Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate Course within 6 months of employment.Experience: Minimum of one (1) year oncology nursing experience required. Demonstrates sound clinical skills and an understanding of nursing process, standards of practice and positive communication skills. Demonstrated participation on committees and PI activities.Licensure, Registration or Certification: Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse; Current BLS, Chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate course within 1 year and Oncology certification within 2 years of hire. ACLS a plus.