RN Care Coordinator - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic; Willoughby Hills (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization seeks a dedicated RN Care Coordinator to join their passionate team. This role focuses on managing care for high-risk patients, ensuring optimal outcomes, and promoting wellness. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging excellent communication and critical thinking skills. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while enjoying comprehensive benefits and support for professional growth. Join a family of caregivers committed to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Support for professional growth

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure and BLS certification through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients needing ongoing care coordination.
• Manage care plans collaboratively to maximize outcomes.
• Conduct targeted outreach to high-risk patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Outreach

Care Coordination

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

Assessment Tools

Technological Tools

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with a respected healthcare organization.

As an RN Care Coordinator, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams across the continuum of care for high-risk patients. The Care Coordinator manages care and disease management for patients with chronic conditions or surgical episodes, focusing on patient outreach and coordination to achieve optimal outcomes, promote wellness, reduce preventable ED visits and readmissions, and improve patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Thrives working independently and in teams.
• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

We offer resources for growth, a fulfilling career, and comprehensive benefits supporting your health and well-being. Joining Cleveland Clinic means becoming part of a supportive caregiver family committed to excellence in care and work environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify patients with ongoing care coordination needs within the specialty practice.
2. Define the scope and duration of involvement for the care team and coordinate with primary care providers.
3. Use assessment tools to identify patients requiring care coordination.
4. Conduct targeted outreach to high-risk patients to ensure timely care across the continuum.
5. Manage populations using technological tools.
6. Perform comprehensive assessments including disease-specific, age-specific, behavioral, and social needs.
7. Communicate and share care plans with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
8. Develop and monitor care plans collaboratively to maximize outcomes.
9. Ensure care gaps are addressed around diseases and surgical episodes.
10. Serve as the primary contact and advocate for patients, facilitating access to services.
11. Coordinate care team members and transitions across settings.
12. Partner with social work, pharmacy, palliative care, and other teams.
13. Ensure compliance with disease-specific care paths.
14. Assess patient knowledge and readiness, providing education and self-management support.
15. Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
16. In home care, oversee clinical staff and LPN teams to ensure appropriate services.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure; specialty certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• Experience: 3-5 years of nursing experience required.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Full range of motion, dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Corrected hearing and vision.
• Exposure to communicable diseases or fluids possible.
• Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently.

Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions and uses PPE as required.

We value diversity and encourage candidates to discuss salary expectations during the hiring process.