RN- Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger’s cancer center in Dickson City is seeking an RN Coordinator Cancer Care to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care, and coordinate follow-up for outpatient treatment in Hematology/Oncology. The role emphasizes care navigation across the continuum and includes patient education and efficient triage.

Work is full-time, 40 hours weekly, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oncology experience and ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy competency are preferred; certification pursuit is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years RN work experience required.
• Previous Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
• Must maintain competency in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration per ONS certification; pursue OCN certification after required hours.

Responsibilities

• The RN Coordinator Cancer Care assesses patient needs, plans and provides nursing care, and coordinates follow-up for outpatient Hematology/Oncology treatment.
• Key responsibilities include patient education, triage and care coordination.
• Role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Skills

care navigation

patient education

triage

care coordination

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)

Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

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

The 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.

This position must maintain competency in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration as demonstrated by completing and maintaining the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification. Work towards OCN certification once required hours are completed, to further demonstrate competency in this specialized field of nursing.

Benefits at Geisinger

• 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.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)


• Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing (Preferred)

About Geisinger

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.