Hematology & Oncology Nurse — Care Coordinator (Day Shift)

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care within Hematology & Oncology. The role requires an RN license in Kentucky and BLS certification with a 45-day deadline, and offers full-time, 80 hours per pay period in a standard M-F schedule.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, coordinating care among disciplines, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 45 days of employment.
• Associate degree or higher in nursing required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
• Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Advanced nursing skills

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care within Hematology & Oncology. The role requires an RN license in Kentucky and BLS certification with a 45-day deadline, and offers full-time, 80 hours per pay period in a standard M-F schedule.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, coordinating care among disciplines, coordinating discharge planning, and educating patients and families.