Oncology Nurse Coordinator - Leukemia

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Oncology Nurse Coordinator – Leukemia is a regular full-time role focused on care coordination, patient advocacy, and delivering an exceptional patient experience throughout the cancer care continuum.

The nurse will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, assess and implement individualized care plans, educate patients, and support navigation via phone, video visits, and the patient portal while upholding high nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York.
• BLS certification or eligibility for certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with 1 year oncology/medical-surgical/critical care experience.
• Three years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting with a Bachelor’s in Nursing.
• Three years of full-time oncology/medical-surgical/critical care nursing with an Associate’s degree.
• Five years of full-time medical-surgical experience with an Associate’s degree.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain applicable certification within 30 months of appointment.
• Incumbent must obtain BLS certification within 6 months of appointment.
• Complete twelve cancer-related contact hours per calendar year unless ONCC certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure effective communication among providers.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Act as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.
• Proactively anticipate patient needs to ensure timely navigation.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to promote adherence to established care plans.
• Enhance patient experience by delivering excellent customer service and promptly addressing concerns.
• Interact with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Oncology Nurse Coordinator – Leukemia

Job Type: Regular – Full time (37.5 weekly hours). Shift: First Shift. Department: Ambulatory Services – Leukemia. Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, patient‑focused, highly organized Oncology Nurse Coordinator to serve as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey. The role focuses on care coordination, patient advocacy, communication, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and ensure effective communication among providers.


• Utilize the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.


• Act as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.


• Proactively anticipate patient needs to ensure timely navigation.


• Assess learning needs and provide education to promote adherence to established care plans.


• Enhance patient experience by delivering excellent customer service and promptly addressing concerns.


• Perform all responsibilities aligned with the Nurse II role with additional emphasis on care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy.


• Interact with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.

Compensation

Starting hourly rate is $51.65, which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.


• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or eligibility for certification.


• At least one (1) year of full‑time experience in oncology nursing, medical‑surgical nursing, or critical care (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing).


• Or three (3) years of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing).


• Or three (3) years of full‑time experience in oncology nursing, medical‑surgical nursing, or critical care (Associate’s degree in Nursing).


• Or five (5) years of full‑time medical‑surgical experience in an acute care setting (Associate’s degree in Nursing).


• Incumbent must obtain and maintain applicable certification within thirty (30) months of appointment.


• Incumbent must obtain BLS certification within six (6) months of appointment.


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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) 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 HR‑[e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.