Nurse Clinician-Neuro Oncology

Nurse Clinician – Neuro Oncology

Position Type: 32 hours per week / salaried

Schedule:

8am-5pm Days TBD

The Neuro Oncology Nurse Clinician plays a critical role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with neurological cancers. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, the Nurse Clinician develops and implements individualized care plans to ensure each patient has the resources, education, and support necessary for optimal follow-up care and outcomes.

• Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for neuro oncology patients across the continuum of care
• Coordinate care activities among physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, pharmacists, physical/occupational therapists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Facilitate timely scheduling of diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations, and follow-up appointments
• Monitor patient status and proactively identify and address barriers to care

• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team for each patient in the neuro oncology program
• Ensure care plans address medical, psychosocial, functional, and educational needs
• Review and update care plans as patient conditions change throughout the treatment journey

• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, and follow-up care expectations
• Assess health literacy and tailor educational approaches accordingly
• Connect patients and caregivers with appropriate community resources and support services

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and triage of patient concerns
• Manage symptom-related calls and patient portal messages, escalating to the appropriate provider when indicated
• Administer or coordinate treatments and medications per established protocols and physician orders
• Document all clinical activity accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record (EHR)

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the neuro oncology population
• Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and patient education materials
• Engage in departmental meetings, tumor boards, and multi-disciplinary care conferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent broad-based knowledge of nursing practices) required

• 2+ years of pediatric nursing experience, with demonstrated knowledge and skill in pediatric nursing procedures and standards required

• Analytical skills necessary to resolve complex patient problems, develop standards of care and procedures, and evaluate the quality of nursing care
• Understanding of CW health care delivery system and the impact of other health care delivery systems on the patient and family
• Ability to operationalize the primary nursing model
• Mental and sensory abilities to read, process, and interpret clinical data
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members, other CW departments, and consumers
• Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs
• Must be able to walk, stand for long periods (over 80% of the assigned work period), and lift and position patients weighing up to 75 pounds

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• RN – Registered Nurse (30) – State of Wisconsin
• RN – Registered Nurse (IN Compact) – State of Indiana

• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures

Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.