Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 132,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking an Oncology Nurse Coordinator to work with physicians and nurse navigators to streamline care for cancer patients.

The role focuses on establishing care maps, coordinating treatments, and serving as a patient resource throughout the treatment journey, in collaboration with attending staff and nurses. Related experience in oncology and BSN completion are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

NYS license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
Minimum of 3 years of acute nursing experience, with at least 2 years in oncology.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a BSN program (proof required).
Preferred: Certified Oncology Nurse.
Experience coordinating outpatient cancer care is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and coordinate a care map for patients undergoing active cancer treatment.
Serve as liaison and support system to ensure organized, timely treatment.
Provide education to patients and families about the treatment plan and care options.
Facilitate communication among physicians, nurses, residents, and staff.
Track and update plans of care addressing educational, financial, social work needs.
Schedule treatments and clinic visits to ensure timely delivery of care.
Develop and update policies related to care coordination and survivorship planning.
Assist in completion of cancer survivorship care plans with disease management team.

Skills

NYS RN license

Oncology nursing experience

Acute care nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Enrollment in BSN program

Job description

Position Summary

Oncology Nurse Coordinator works closely with assigned physicians and nurse navigators to facilitate the care of cancer patients undergoing active cancer treatment(s) at Stony Brook Medicine.

Primary Purpose of the Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Establish and coordinate a care map for patients undergoing active cancer treatment.
Act as a liaison and support system that enable patients to receive treatment in an organized coordinated manner.
Serve as a patient resource during the patient’s treatment.
Work in collaboration with attending physicians and staff nurses, ensuring high quality care while receiving complex cancer treatment.

Duties of the Oncology Nurse Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following:

Serves as a liaison for assigned physician practices.
Formulates and updates the plan of care that addresses: educational, financial, social work, etc. needs.
Perform appropriates reassessments to include psychological, physical, environmental and functional needs and makes referrals to appropriate resource.
Facilitates communication between the attending staff, residents, fellows, nurses and secretarial support staff.
Follow patients through their surgical or medical oncology course of care.
Provides the patient and family with education regarding their disease specific plan of care.
Assist with the development and or update of policies and procedures related to coordination.
In coordination with nurse navigators and the disease management team, assist in the completion of cancer survivorship care plans.
Provide patient/family education and explanations about the course of treatment and care.
Participates in and contributes expertise to activities and functions that strengthen the cancer program including, but not limited to continuous program and quality improvement.
Coordinate and schedule treatment and clinic visits with clinic staff ensuring timely care is received.
Facilitate the flow of clinic and treatments during assigned physician sessions. Orients new patients to the service.
Perform ongoing assessments and communicates changes to physician and nursing staff as needed.
Receive and return patient inquiries regarding symptom management and their plan of care.
Perform follow up telephone calls to patients after their first treatment.
Create and maintain a binder or electronic document on all active treatment patients.
Communicate problems or barriers to direct supervisor for problem solving.
Ensure chemotherapy orders are available to infusion staff 2 days prior to the infusion visit.
Actively seeks and participates in educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to achieve and maintain knowledge and skill related to job responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required

NYS RN license.
Three (3) years acute nursing experience, with minimum 2 years in oncology.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or current enrollment in BSN program (proof must be submitted).

Preferred

Certified Oncology Nurse.
Previous experience coordinating outpatient cancer care.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

Environment and Other Information

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Pre-Start Requirements

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $92902 - $132454 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Additional Annual Supplemental Pay

Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Official Job Title

TH Staff Associate

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Cancer Physician Administration

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Sep 22, 2026