Neurosurgery Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, seeks an Oncology Nurse Coordinator to serve as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers throughout their cancer journey. This role emphasizes care coordination, patient advocacy, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary care, assessing and planning patient care, and educating patients to promote adherence to care plans, with interactions via phone, virtual

Qualifications

• Must hold NY RN license and BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with oncology/medical-surgical experience requirements.
• Completion of Roswell Park Nursing orientation or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care and ensures effective communication among providers.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Acts as central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries about care plans.
• Educates patients to promote adherence to established care plans and manages learning needs.

Skills

RN license NY

BLS certification

Oncology experience

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Title:Neurosurgery Oncology Nurse CoordinatorJob Type:RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:Ambulatory Services-Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology & Inf DiseaseTime Type:Full timeWeekly Hours:37.5FTE:0.9375Shift:First Shift (United States of America)Summary:Join Our Team!We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused, and highly organized Oncology Nurse Coordinator to serve as a primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who excels in care coordination, patient advocacy, communication, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.The Oncology Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers, offering personalized support throughout the healthcare journey.Responsibilities Includes:- Coordinates multidisciplinary care and ensures efficient, effective communication among providers.- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.- Acts as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.- Proactively anticipates patient needs to ensure timely navigation. Assesses learning needs and provides education to promote adherence to established care plans.- Enhances the patient experience by delivering exceptional customer service and promptly addressing concerns.- Performs all responsibilities aligned with the Nurse II role, with additional emphasis on care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy.- Interacts with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.Starting hourly rate is $53.58, comprised of the base hourly rate of $44.54 and geographical differential of $9.04 per hour. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.Please note the actual compensation offered may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.Qualifications:Required Education and ExperienceLicense RequirementLicense to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.Certification or eligibility for Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).Education and Experience1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience or critical care experience; or2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park Nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months as a Nurse I at Roswell Park; or3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or4. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time oncology nursing experience or critical care experience; or5. Associate’s degree in Nursing, the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park Nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months as a Nurse I at Roswell Park; or6. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting.NOTES:1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain applicable certification, as required by area of specialty and outlined in Departmental procedures, within eighteen (18) months of appointment to this position and as a condition of continued employment.2. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.3. Incumbents must complete twelve (12) cancer-related contact hours per calendar year unless certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).4. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.Preferred QualificationsThe ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in oncology, neurosurgery, and/or surgical services.Experience with telephone triage, patient assessment, symptom management, and care coordination is essential. The successful candidate will possess strong clinical judgment and the ability to independently assess patient needs, prioritize concerns, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.A professional nursing certification, such as the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential or a related specialty certification, is preferred. Experience serving in a nurse coordinator or similar role, including patient education, treatment coordination, scheduling of services, and facilitating communication among providers, patients, and families, is highly desirable.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRoswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.Reasonable Accommodation RequestRPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.Our Core ValuesRPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.Historical Compensation Information StatementPursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].