Oncology Nurse Coordinator (Full Time/First Shift/Temporary-Benefited)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Oncology Nurse Coordinator to guide patients and families through their care journey. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care using the nursing process, acting as the primary clinical contact for patients across sites.

The role emphasizes care coordination, education, and patient advocacy, with access via in-person, phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal.

Qualifications

• RN license in NY required.
• BLS certification or eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with 1 year oncology/medical-surgical or critical care experience, or 3 years in these areas with a BSN.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing with 3–5 years in oncology/medical-surgical/acute care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary and multisite care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about care plans.
• Communicate effectively with providers and care team across sites.
• Serve as central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries.
• Navigate patient care to ensure timely access and adherence to plans.

Education

BSN + 1y oncology/medical-surgical/CCU

BSN + 3y acute care medical-surgical

ADN + 3y oncology/medical-surgical

ADN + 5y acute care medical-surgical

Job description

## **Title:**Oncology Nurse Coordinator (Full Time/First Shift/Temporary-Benefited)**Job Type:**Temporary, Benefited## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Ambulatory Services - Survivorship & Supportive Care## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**37.5## FTE:0.9375## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**As an Oncology Nurse Coordinator, you will play a key role in guiding patients and their families through every step of their healthcare journey. Using the nursing process, you will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while proactively anticipating patient needs. Serving as the primary clinical contact, you will provide support, education, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers, ensuring they feel confident and informed. In this role, you will coordinate multi-disciplinary and multi-site care, facilitate seamless communication among providers, and organize all necessary education and training for the care team. 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. Assesses 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 in person, via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with compassionate guidance, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated care team. No matter where you are in your career journey - Roswell Park offers a welcoming environment to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Starting hourly rate is $51.65. The actual compensation offered may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Learn more about our nursing program:https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursing## **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 adhering to acceptable educati**Preferred Qualifications**The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for caring for geriatric and aging populations. Candidates should possess a minimum of five years of RN experience, including direct patient care in oncology and surgical oncology settings. Experience working with colorectal cancer patients is highly desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care. Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) or another relevant professional certification is preferred.