RN- Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care

Geisinger; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

3 medical plan choices

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

Company-paid life, short-term, and LT‑

Disability insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Job summary

Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City is seeking an RN Coordinator Cancer Care to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care, and coordinate follow-up in outpatient Hematology/Oncology. This full-time role emphasizes care navigation, patient education, and triage across the continuum of care.

You will coordinate treatment plans, support the care team, and ensure timely communication of results and changes to patients, families, and providers.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 2 years of nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required; chemotherapy/biotherapy certifications within 3 months of hire.
• Licensed RN in Pennsylvania; ONCC certification required after required hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment plans for Hematology/Oncology patients across the continuum of care.
• Provide direct patient care and education in the Hem/Onc department.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families regarding diagnoses and care plans.
• Act as a liaison between patient and care team to address changes in treatment.
• Perform pre-visit RN triage to support timely decisions and planning.
• Assist with referrals to supportive care such as Palliative, Psychology, and Social Work.

Skills

RN coordination

Care coordination

Patient education

Triage

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location and Work Hours

Location: Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer, Geisinger’s state‑of‑the‑art cancer center in Dickson City brings all aspects of cancer care together. The new center has 22 infusion bays, three multidisciplinary spaces and a hematology and oncology clinic with 17 exam rooms. The Dickson City facility will also provide radiation oncology — a first for Geisinger in Lackawanna County — a pharmacy, laboratory services and palliative medicine. This site also offers a variety of patient amenities including food services and a coffee bar, a specialty boutique and a courtyard with lush gardens and natural views.

Job Duties

RN Coordinator Cancer Care serves in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care for patients receiving treatment in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology setting. Primarily responsible for care navigation throughout the continuum of care. Key responsibilities include patient education, triage and care coordination. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8-hour shift, 8 am to 4:30 pm. A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required; Previous Hematology/Oncology experience is preferred.

• Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology and Oncology patients through the continuum of care.
• Provides ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult Hem/Onc Department.
• Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
• Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/ changes to their plan of care.
• Performs pre‑visit RN triaging for new and patients to ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.
• Assists with supportive care referrals such as referrals to Palliative care, Psychology, and social work.
• Directly responsible for the completion and documentation of the initial chemotherapy teach session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure high quality care delivery and assists providers with completion.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
• Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family‑friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years‑Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania, Oncology Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affir...