Palliative Care Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Coordinator

Astera Cancer Care; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking a skilled RN or LPN to support palliative care coordination, triage calls, and pharmacy-related inquiries. This role involves serving as a liaison between physicians, staff, and patients to ensure smooth operation of patient care processes.

The ideal candidate has Louisiana nursing licensure and experience in oncology, infusion, or hospice settings, with strong pain management knowledge.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license required by Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Phone triage experience highly preferred.
• Oncology, infusion and/or hospice experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of pain management and oncology nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient calls.
• Coordinate patient care and patient documents.
• Process medication orders and refills.
• Coordinate patient care requests and communications between staff and providers.
• Serve as a resource for staff and other departments.

Skills

Phone triage experience

Oncology nursing

Nursing duties

Education

Louisiana State Board of Nursing license

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking a skilled RN or LPN to support palliative care coordination, triage calls, and pharmacy-related inquiries. This role involves serving as a liaison between physicians, staff, and patients to ensure smooth operation of patient care processes.

The ideal candidate has Louisiana nursing licensure and experience in oncology, infusion, or hospice settings, with strong pain management knowledge.