Registered Nurse, Oncology, Clinical Coordinator

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Exemption Status:

Exempt Hiring Range:$ - $Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday Scheduled

Hours:

8:00 - 5:00pmShift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:10020 - 4087 Oncology Clinic Marlborough This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Responsible for directing and coordinating daily departmental function and planning for the delivery of optimal family-centered patient care. Collaborates with the Manager Ambulatory Operations to manage and direct the implementation of professional nursing practice on a day-to-day basis. Coordinates age-appropriate patient care activities for a defined staff and makes immediate decisions for those areas within the scope of his/her responsibility using knowledge of standards, policies and procedures as they apply to the given area.

As part of the management team participates in strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems to support and enhance the competence, autonomy, and accountability of the nursing staff. Manages and directs day-to-day work responsibilities for the Ambulatory areas to assure optimal patient flow and satisfaction.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates clinical practice and deployment of resources at the unit level for staff to ensure implementation of clinical processes, adherence to standards, and compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Keeps Manager Ambulatory Operations informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and employee needs, and other problems.
3. Assists in directing patient flow between the assigned Ambulatory areas.
4. Assesses the number and competency level of staff in each assigned area and adjusts staffing appropriately to meet patient care needs.
5. Facilitates communication between nursing and other disciplines.
6. Identifies issues in nursing care delivery and seeks solutions for problems. Documents actions taken.
7. With the Manager Ambulatory Operations, ensures the nursing practice standards, health and safety requirements are met.
8. Disseminates information on new and revised policies and procedures.
9. Inspires and encourages teamwork.
10. Demonstrates decision-making skills be establishing priorities and initiating action. Coordinates and implements day-to-day work assignments for staff.
11. Identifies learning needs of staff and initiates action to facilitate meeting those needs.
12. Provides opportunities for skill development for staff.
13. With the Manager Ambulatory Operations, participates in the interview and hiring processes for new employees.
14. Coordinates orientation schedule and assignments for orientees assigned to the unit. Assists Manager Ambulatory Operations to ensure that staff attain defined competencies.
15. Actively participates in evaluation of staff performance for his/her assigned shift.
16. Provides immediate disciplining and counseling to staff as necessary. Makes recommendations to Manager Ambulatory Operations regarding need for further disciplinary action.
17. Actively participates in quality assurance activities.
18. Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.
19. Exercises cost-containment strategies and educates staff in such practices.
20. Provides input to the preparation of the annual…