Oncology Nurse Coordinator - Leukemia

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Ambulatory Services - Leukemia is seeking an Oncology Nurse Coordinator who will act as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers, coordinating care and advocating for patients throughout their healthcare journey.

The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse with strong care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy skills, capable of delivering exceptional patient experiences via in-person visits, phone, and portal contacts.

Qualifications

• RN license (required) with valid NY license or eligibility
• BLS certification required or eligible for certification
• Experience in oncology, medical-surgical, or critical care settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers, coordinating multidisciplinary care and ensuring effective communication among providers.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process; educate patients to promote adherence to care plans.

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Title

Oncology Nurse Coordinator - Leukemia

Job Type

Regular

Company

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Ambulatory Services - Leukemia

Time Type

Full time

Weekly Hours

37.5

Fte

0.9375

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. 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 addresses 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. The actual compensation offered may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience

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

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• 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
• Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting.

Notes

• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbents must complete twelve (12) cancer-related contact hours per calendar year unless certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).
• 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 educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have 2 years of thoracic oncology experience and thoracic telephone triage, along with holding a current BLS certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

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