Neurosurgery Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Title:

Neurosurgery Oncology Nurse Coordinator Job Type:Regular Company:

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:

Ambulatory Services-Neurosurgery, Neuro-oncology & Inf Disease Time Type:

Full time Weekly

Hours:

37.5

FTE:0.9375

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a compassionate, patient-focused, and highly organized Oncology Nurse Coordinator to serve as a primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who excels in care coordination, patient advocacy, communication, and delivering an exceptional patient experience.

The Oncology Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary clinical contact for patients and caregivers, offering personalized support throughout the healthcare journey.

Responsibilities Includes:

- Coordinates multidisciplinary care and ensures efficient, effective communication among providers.

- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.

- Acts as the central point of contact for patient and caregiver inquiries related to care plans.

- Proactively anticipates patient needs to ensure timely navigation. Assesses learning needs and provides education to promote adherence to established care plans.

- Enhances the patient experience by delivering exceptional customer service and promptly addressing concerns.

- Performs all responsibilities aligned with the Nurse II role, with additional emphasis on care coordination, communication, and patient advocacy.

- Interacts with patients via phone, virtual visits, and the patient portal to ensure care is well coordinated.

Starting hourly rate is $53.58, comprised of the base hourly rate of $44.54 and geographical differential of $9.04 per hour. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Please note the actual compensation offered may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

Qualifications:

Required

Education and Experience License Requirement License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.

Certification or eligibility for Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Education and Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience or critical care experience; or2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park Nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months as a Nurse I at Roswell Park;

or3. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or4. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time oncology nursing experience or critical care experience; or5. Associate’s degree in Nursing, the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park Nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months as a Nurse I at Roswell Park;

or6. Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting.

NOTES:
1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain applicable certification, as required by area of specialty and outlined in Departmental procedures, within eighteen (18) months of appointment to this position and as a condition of continued employment.
2. As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their…