RN Care Coordinator Outpatient - Oncology

Description

Peace Health 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 Peace Health 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:

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.

• 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 under utilization 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.

• Accredited School of Nursing
  
  Required:
  
  Nursing

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

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

• 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)

PHMG Northwest Oncology

• ACLS certification not required.

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.

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

• Vision and hearing required…