Oncology Nurse Care Coordinator

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Clinical Oncology Nurse Coordinator to provide patient-centered cancer care across the oncology continuum. You will guide patients through care planning, education, and navigation, ensuring timely access to appointments and coordinating referrals.

The role involves triage of symptom reporting, collaboration with oncologists and multidisciplinary teams, and reinforcement of evidence-based protocols to improve outcomes and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• RN with oncology experience or strong oncology background.
• Excellent patient education and communication skills.
• Proficient clinical assessment and symptom management.
• Triage capability for calls and referrals.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through care planning, education and navigation of the oncology pathway.
• Ensure timely access to care, including appointments and referral coordination.
• Manage symptom reporting and triage calls, promoting prompt interventions.
• Support treatment planning by coordinating with oncologists, surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.
• Reinforce evidence-based protocols and assist with adherence to clinical pathways.
• Coordinate follow-up resources and patient education to improve outcomes and continuity of care.
• Collaborate to streamline care delivery and improve the patient experience.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Patient education

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Triage capability

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Clinical Oncology Nurse Coordinator provides coordinated, patient-centered cancer care across the oncology continuum—from diagnosis through survivorship.

• Guide patients and families through care planning, education, and navigation of the oncology pathway.
• Ensure timely access to care, including appointments and referral coordination.
• Manage symptom reporting and triage calls, promoting prompt and appropriate interventions.
• Support treatment planning by coordinating with oncologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Reinforce evidence-based protocols and assist with adherence to clinical pathways.
• Coordinate follow-up resources and patient education to improve outcomes and continuity of care.
• Collaborate to streamline care delivery and improve the patient experience.

Qualifications/Skills: Registered nursing background in oncology (or strong oncology experience), strong patient education and communication skills, clinical assessment and symptom management, triage capability, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary care teams.