Oncology Nurse Coordinator (First Shift/Part-Time)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for an Oncology Nurse Coordinator in First Shift, Part-Time. This role supports patients and caregivers, coordinating multidisciplinary care and delivering high-quality education and service.

The ideal candidate has a nursing background with oncology experience and NY licensure, ensuring timely navigation and exceptional patient advocacy. The position emphasizes education, coordination, and customer service, with a starting hourly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one year of full-time experience in oncology nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or critical care; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in oncology nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or critical care; or
• Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of five years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care and ensures efficient, effective communication among providers.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Acts as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.
• Proactively anticipates patient needs to ensure timely navigation.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to promote adherence to established care plans.
• Enhances the patient experience by delivering exceptional customer service and promptly addressing concerns.
• Performs all responsibilities aligned with the Nurse II role, with additional emphasis on care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy.
• Interacts with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Compassionate patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Associate’s degree in Nursing

RN license in NY

Job description

Title: Oncology Nurse Coordinator (First Shift/Part-Time) Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Department of Medicine - Melanoma/Sarcoma Time Type: Part time Weekly Hours: 18.75 FTE: 0.4688 Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary: Join Our Team! We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused, and highly organized Oncology Nurse Coordinator to serve as a primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who excels in care coordination, patient advocacy, communication, and delivering an exceptional patient experience. The Oncology Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers, offering personalized support throughout the healthcare journey.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Coordinates multidisciplinary care and ensures efficient, effective communication among providers.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Acts as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.
• Proactively anticipates patient needs to ensure timely navigation.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to promote adherence to established care plans.
• Enhances the patient experience by delivering exceptional customer service and promptly addressing concerns.
• Performs all responsibilities aligned with the Nurse II role, with additional emphasis on care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy.
• Interacts with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.
• Starting hourly rate is $51.65 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience License Requirement License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or eligibility for certification.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in oncology nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or critical care; or
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
3. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in oncology nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or critical care; or
4. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting.

NOTES:

1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain applicable certification, as required by area of specialty and outlined in Departmental procedures, within thirty (30) months of appointment to this position and as a condition of continued employment.
2. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.
3. Incumbents must complete twelve (12) cancer-related contact hours per calendar year unless certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
4. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhere.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have prior sarcoma and coordinator experience in an ambulatory setting.

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