Clinical Care Coordinator , Radiation Oncology

Job Overview

RWJBH is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse for our Radiation Oncology Department at the New Brunswick campus.

The Clinical Care Coordinator ensures continuity of care through clear communication on patient status with the inpatient unit staff and department staff as appropriate. This includes proactively managing patients who are in the department from an inpatient unit or patients to be admitted to the inpatient unit.

Assists with the coordination of patient care services from the inpatient setting to the ambulatory setting or vice versa by communicating with the floor nurses as needed. Works with the office coordinator to ensure that all relevant clinical information is obtained, reviewed and available in Radiation Oncology ARIA prior to the consult and follow up visit. Works with physician to ensure follow up orders are written and carried out proactively and ensures all orders are completed and signed off according to RWJ Hospital and Department of Radiation Oncology Policy.

Job Title: Clinical Care Coordinator

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Radiation Oncology

Req #:

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

• Certifications and Licenses
  
  Required:
  
  
  • BLS
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• Scheduling Requirements:
  • Day Shift
  • Monday - Friday
  • Full-Time

• Required: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• 2 years of nursing experience with a focus in ambulatory and/or oncology nursing preferred

• Preferred:
• Knowledge of EMR and ambulatory workflows is a plus
• OCN or MUST be obtained within 2 years of hire date
• ACLS and PALS or MUST be obtained within 2 years of hire date

• The Radiation Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes clinical responsibility for a specific caseload of patients.
• Supports the research mission by collaborating with the care team and monitoring patients as appropriate.
• Reviews orders and delivers care as appropriate including administration of medication, hydration, oral/IV contrast and phlebotomy.
• Maintains continuity by following up with patients via telephone on any issues that are pending from the visit.
• Has working knowledge of current radiation oncology clinical trials and communicates to research nurse and/or physician potential trial candidates.
• Under the direction of a physician, accesses the patient s past history and current condition.
• Establishes and monitors family goals and outcomes.
• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Accesses and implements patient/family education and home care needs.
• Uses understanding of growth and development to assess age-specific needs and care for pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric populations.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees  physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• PTO
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer