Nurse Program Coord - Survivor Clinic

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Nurse Coordinator to support Survivor Clinic and Fertility Preservation programs. The role focuses on coordinating care for pediatric oncology patients, completing treatment summaries, and guiding families through late effects screening and fertility discussions.

You will work closely with oncology providers, APPs, endocrinology, social work, and research teams; maintain documentation, educate families, and participate in IRB-approved

Qualifications

• RN license (AZ or compact) with current BLS certification
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience with pediatric oncology patients preferred
• CPHON or CPON certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to create oncology treatment summaries and long-term follow-up care plans.
• Coordinate weekly multidisciplinary Survivor Clinic visits and educate patients/families about late effects and screening.
• Serve as the liaison between oncology providers, APPs, endocrinology, neuro-oncology, social work, mental health, rehab, nutrition, and research teams.
• Support IRB-approved Survivor Registry studies.
• Counsel patients/families about treatment-related fertility risks and preservation options.
• Coordinate fertility preservation interventions with outside institutions and assist with related studies.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Chemotherapy protocols

Coordination

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Hematology and Oncology Grants

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Nursing

Posting #: 1055329

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Survivor Clinic & Fertility Preservation – Nurse Coordinator
Unique opportunity to join two growing programs at Phoenix Children’s. The first is multidisciplinary Survivor Clinic, supporting active pediatric oncology and neuro-oncology patients, generally 2+ years off therapy. The program, offered as an annual clinic visit for each patient, screens for late effects of cancer treatment, provides education and long-term follow-up, and transitions patients to adult/community care around age 18 or at least 10 years post-therapy. The second is the fertility preservation team, meeting with newly diagnosed patients, providing education on planned treatment fertility risk, and coordinating fertility preservation interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Survivor: Review patient medical records to create oncology treatment summaries and long-term follow-up care plans; identify risks for late effects and appropriate screening/testing.
• Survivor: Coordinate weekly multidisciplinary Survivor Clinic visits and provide education to patients/families about risks for late effects and recommended screening.
• Survivor: Serve as the point person between oncology providers, APPs, endocrinology, neuro-oncology, social work, mental health, rehab, nutrition, research, and other team members.
• Survivor: support IRB research approved Survivor Registry study.
• Fertility Preservation: Counsel patients/families about treatment‑related fertility risks and preservation options.
• Fertility Preservation: coordinate fertility preservation interventions such as sperm banking, oocyte cryopreservation, ovarian tissue cryopreservation, and testicular tissue cryopreservation. Collaborate with outside institutions to facilitate care.
• Fertility Preservation: Support IRB research approved reproductive tissue freezing studies.

Requirements

• RN with minimum 3 years of experience; oncology background required.
• Strong knowledge of oncology/chemotherapy protocols and long‑term follow-up guidelines.
• Highly organized with strong communication, coordination, and patient education skills.
• CPHON or CPON certification preferred.

Incumbent will be working in a clinic environment, M – F, 7 AM – 4 PM; NO holidays and NO Weekends!

This position coordinates the patient care services, workflow, and activities provided by nursing and support staff of assigned program. This position provides guidance, support, and direction to staff to ensure consistent provision of developmentally appropriate quality patient care in accordance with all applicable federal, regulatory, and professional standards and requirements.

Position Duties

• Acts as a communication liaison between patient, family, and interdisciplinary team by providing teaching and support to recognize limitations and strengths within the patient/family system.
• Assists with identification of staff and community learning needs from a group and individual perspective. Provides staff and community education on new skills, equipment, policies, protocols, and/or guidelines.
• Identifies and acts upon potential risks, investigates and documents follow‑up on significant incidents, and involves appropriate resource(s) to ensure timely resolution and implementation of corrective measures in accordance with professional, regulatory, and governmental agencies and standards.
• Maintains appropriate records to facilitate accurate data collection and prepares required grant reports.
• Manages the daily operations of a program. Ensures clinic and program effectiveness. Develops, implements, and monitors plans for ensuring the highest quality of care.
• Provides developmentally appropriate clinical care within professional domain to ensure delivery of quality and developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Regularly reviews research‑based literature to improve clinical care for specific clinical populations as well as compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Serves as a clinical role model, patient advocate, and resource to staff, patients, and families. Shares knowledge and skills of specialty area to assist problem solve collaboratively. Maintains skill and knowledge proficiency and competency within specialty area.
• Works collaboratively with unit leadership to provide guidance and direction to staff by taking an active role in planning, decision‑making, and communication to healthcare team of issues affecting the interdisciplinary team and integration of patient care activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required).
• Masters degree in Nursing (Preferred).

Experience

• Three years clinical practice experience (Required).
• Experience with pediatric patient populations (Preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multi‑state privileges or ability to establish required Arizona RN licensure prior to start date (Required).
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (Required).

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable