RN Care Coordinator- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Clinic

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an RN Coordinator to work with the oncology team. This role focuses on coordinating outpatient care and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and relevant experience. Join a dynamic environment where you can make a positive impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Three years related nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and manage orders and communications.
• Ensure scheduling of follow-up and specialty appointments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Patient Coordination

Collaboration

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The RN Coordinator works closely with oncology team to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth transitions across all phases of therapy while consistently modeling excellence in patient care and contributing to unit leadership.

The RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical care in the outpatient oncology setting, with the goal of promoting safety, patient and staff satisfaction, and quality outcomes. This role partners with a specific multidisciplinary disease team to support care delivery across the full continuum during the patient’s time at MUSC. Coordinate all clinical care within all clinics to maximize safety, patient and co-worker satisfaction and quality outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004313 CHS - Head & Neck Clinic (RT)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Summary: The specialty coordinator provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the proficient level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. The proficient nurse consistently models excellence in patient care and contributes to unit leadership.

• Applying the nursing process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to coordinate care in the clinic setting.
• Managing patient orders, EPIC in-basket communication, patient education, and care planning.
• Ensuring follow-up and specialty appointments are scheduled.
• Collaborating with the RN Navigator to support care across departments and treatment types (Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Palliative Care, Survivorship) Working closely with providers, APPs, CMAs, LPNs, RNs, pharmacists, and other team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care during clinic visits.

Minimum Education and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and three years related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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