RN Care Coordinator Outpatient - Oncology

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Care Coordinator Outpatient - Oncology for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $48.52 – $72.78.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Hours:0800-1700 Coordinates and oversees the plan of care and service of selected outpatient populations across the continuum

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ambulatory/clinic nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the plan of care across outpatient populations
• Lead interdisciplinary team to optimize clinical, financial, and satisfaction outcomes
• Monitor utilization of health care resources and promote efficient care
• Perform duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical nursing

MS Office proficiency

Prioritization

Statistics basics

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Care Coordinator Outpatient - Oncology for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $48.52 – $72.78. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hours:0800-1700

Coordinates and oversees the plan of care and service of selected outpatient populations across the continuum of illness, promote effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources, and assumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and satisfaction of outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Reviews all patient data within the designated time frames to determine a plan of care that addresses the needs and problems identified and incorporating the services that are needed to enhance the current support system.
• Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family in internal and external settings.
• Assesses a patient’s functional level, their physical, cognitive, social, emotional status and their support system – family, friends, financial and environmental.
• Identifies key problems, strengths and resources to be addressed in the plan of care which may include: over or underutilization of services, need for specific service to improve health status, caregiver fatigue and burden, knowledge deficits and inability to comply with the plan of treatment.
• Facilitates the coordinated utilization of resources for maximization of health outcomes, patient/family satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory or clinic setting
• Preferred: Utilization management/quality management experience

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and
• Required: Basic Life Support

Skills

• Basic knowledge of statistics (Required)
• Interpersonal skills to obtain and interpret information appropriate to patients’ needs and age as required for assessment range of treatment, and patient care (Required)
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques. Such proficiency is usually acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing; any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Effective prioritization skills (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

PHMG Northwest Oncology

• ACLS certification not required.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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