Pediatric Nurse Care Coordinator, Oncology

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia in Falls Church, VA, seeks a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Care Coordinator to join their team. The full-time position involves coordinating care for pediatric oncology patients and requires significant experience in the field.

The ideal candidate should hold a BSN, possess RN licensure, and have a strong background in pediatric hematology/oncology. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• One year of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience.
• Two years of RN work experience.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care for the outpatient oncology population.
• Documents all interactions in the medical record.
• Provides timely responses to patient inquiries.
• Communicates patient concerns to healthcare providers.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff and patients.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Valid RN licensure in Virginia

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Data entry software

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Care Coordinator

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia – Falls Church, VA

About this position

Pediatric Nurse Care Coordinator

Overview

PSV has an exciting employment opportunity for an experienced Nurse Care Coordinator to join their dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This role will support PSV’s Center of Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic in Fairfax, VA. The position is full‑time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PSV offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, holidays, paid time off and a fun work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

The role of the Nurse Care Coordinator is to work within the PSV Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Schar Cancer Institute to coordinate care for Pediatric Oncology patients and serves as the clinic liaison for solid tumor and neuro‑oncology teams as well as support in the clinic to back up the charge/access nurses. The coordinator triages patient phone calls and, when appropriate, collaborates with the Solid Tumor or Neuro‑Onc team to ensure an adequate response.

Job Description

• Coordinates care for the outpatient oncology population in collaboration with the physician and healthcare team.
• Facilitates all aspects of patient care from diagnosis and throughout the continuum of treatment, including disease‑specific education, symptom management, and referrals to support services as needed with the help of the multidisciplinary team.
• Interacts with patients during physician office visits and via phone, assessing patient needs; triages patient phone calls and requests appropriately to the healthcare team.
• Documents all interactions, care provided and findings in the medical record.
• Utilizes order entry for diagnostic testing, prescription refills and other patient instructions requiring provider signature.
• Acts as a liaison with other departments and institutions to clarify questions related to the care of the patient such as orders and medical records.
• Provides additional support to the provider including tracking results of laboratory, radiological and pathological studies, triaging results and following up with patients as needed with results and instructions.
• Serves as a clinical resource for staff, patients/caregivers, and other team members.
• Attends all weekly sub‑specialist team meetings and coordinates care on comprehensive clinic days.
• Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure a positive patient flow, waiting room and exam room experience.
• Communicates patient concerns and needs to the healthcare provider.
• Provides timely responses to patient inquiries and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• Valid licensure in the state of Virginia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain license in Virginia.
• One (1) year of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology experience.
• Two (2) years of RN work experience.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Self‑initiative, creativity, and motivation.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot conflicts.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with data entry software.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external departmental contacts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• All employees must pass an employment TB, drug, and physical exam.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• CPON or CPHON certification.
• APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider certification.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a pediatric medical office.