Nurse Specialist Oncology

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Illinois is seeking an experienced Oncology RN to serve as Nurse Specialist Oncology. The role manages the oncology provider’s patient caseload, coordinates care across the Cancer Center and acts as the primary liaison among the provider, interdisciplinary team and patients to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.

The RN will deliver advanced clinical coordination, patient education, symptom triage and care navigation, collaborating with infusion nursing,

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois with active licensure.
• ADN or BSN degree; registration as RN in good standing.
• BLS or CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage oncology provider's patient caseload and coordinate care across the Cancer Center.
• Serve as liaison between providers, interdisciplinary team and patients to ensure seamless communication.
• Provide advanced clinical coordination, patient education, symptom triage and care navigation.
• Collaborate with infusion, pharmacy and support services to optimize outcomes.
• Support quality improvement and care transition across the cancer care continuum.

Skills

RN License

BLS/CPR

Oncology care coordination

Patient education

Education

ADN

BSN

BLS certification

Job description

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Nurse Specialist Oncology

Job Description

The Oncology Nurse Specialist is an experienced RN responsible for managing the oncology provider’s patient caseload and coordinating care across the Cancer Center. This role serves as the primary liaison between the provider, interdisciplinary team and patients, ensuring seamless communication, treatment coordination, and continuity of care. With a higher level of responsibility and autonomy, the Oncology Nurse Specialist provides advanced clinical coordination, patient education, symptom triage and care navigation throughout the cancer care continuum. The RN collaborates with infusion nursing, pharmacy and supportive services to optimize patient outcomes and experience and participates in required medical surveillance related to hazardous drug exposure.

Department: Medical Oncology

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift: 1st

Required: Rn License state of IL, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $37.23

Location: Cancer Center

Responsibilities

• Anticipates provider needs by ensuring appropriate clinical documentation, orders and care plans are in place., Assesses symptoms, treatment related toxicities and urgent concerns; escalates appropriately to providers or directs patients to the correct level of care., Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of oncology-specific workflows, protocols and standing orders., Assists with tumor board preparation, case coordination and follow up tracking, as assigned., Coordinates oncology care across multiple disciplines including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology, infusion, support services and subspecialties., Coordinates symptom management interventions in collaboration with physicians and APPs., Facilitates timely scheduling of diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations and appointments. Supports complex follow-up coordination of care., Manage and maintain provider schedules to optimize access, continuity and efficient patient flow., Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance monitoring and pathway development related to best practices., Performs complex clinical triage for incoming patient calls, portal messages and new referrals, using oncology specific protocols and clinical judgement., Provides high-level patient education related to diagnosis, treatment plans, symptom management and follow up expectations., Serves as a clinical liaison between providers, nursing staff, schedules and ancillary departments., Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for oncology nursing staff and support personnel., Supports care transitions across the continuum including diagnosis, active treatment, survivorship or palliative care.

Requirements

ADN, BSNBLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$37.23 - $57.71

Pay based on experience