Nurse Care Coordinator - Maplewood / Woodbury

US Oncology Inc.; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Free Life Insurance

PTO

Disability Coverage

401k plan with company contribution

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Free Parking

Career Growth and Development

Supportive Team and Resources

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join a dynamic oncology team. The role involves traveling with the provider to a Woodbury clinic on a regular schedule to ensure continuity of care and patient support throughout assessments, treatments, and follow‑ups.

The nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document care plans, and educate patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• RN license and current state registration.
• Current BLS certification; ongoing CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care per standards.
• Assess health status via patient interview and medical history.
• Record nursing assessments and interventions.
• Review results of assessments, lab data, imaging, and psychosocial status with provider.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching materials.
• Provide psychosocial support and maintain confidentiality.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including medication refills and physician exams.
• Coordinate consultations, testing, referrals, and future appointments.
• Triages patient calls and documents in charts.
• Support communication among patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assist patients in locating community resources.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to staff; participate in professional development.

Skills

Nursing experience

Oncology experience

Inter-professional collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

BLS certification

Continuing education

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Free Life Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan


• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage


• 401k plan with company contribution


• Wellness program that rewards your healthy lifestyle


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers


• Free Parking


• Career Growth and Development


• Supportive Team and Resources

The incumbent will travel with their provider to our clinic in Woodbury on a regular schedule.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.


• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.


• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.


• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.


• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.


• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.


• Maintains patient confidentiality.


• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care:
  
  
  
  • Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
  
  
  • Assists physician with exams and procedures.
  
  
  • Facilitates consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
  
  
  • Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
  
  
  • As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
  
  
  • Assist patients in locating available community resources.
  
  
  
  


• Inter-professional collaboration:
  
  
  
  • Assist and collaborate with clinical research team as needed.
  
  
  • Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
  
  
  • Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
  
  
  • Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
  
  
  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
  
  
  
  


• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Salary Level

$42-$62/hour

Qualifications

• Education/Training:
  
  
  
  • Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
  
  
  • RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
  
  
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  
  • Must maintain continuing education requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Business Experience:
  
  
  
  • Five (5) years nursing experience.
  
  
  • At least one (1) year of oncology experience.
  
  
  
  


• Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
  
  
  
  • Oncology certification preferred.
  
  
  
  

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.