Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Specialty Clinic Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Position: Full-Time

The Oncology Nurse Coordinator provides direct nursing care for hematology/oncology patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.

• Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options, 100% paid for Employee
• Vision: 100% paid for Employee
• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D; 100% paid for Employee
• Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA): With employer contribution
• Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident
• Retirement Plan: 457 plan with Pre-Tax and Roth options

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assessing patients
• Administering cancer treatments
• Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients
• Managing the side effects of cancer treatments and helping manage pain
• Coordinating patient care with all other providers
• Supporting the emotional wellbeing of patients
• Providing information on resources for family members
• Performing assessment, access, and maintenance of venous access devices
• Performing phlebotomy procedures including starting peripheral IVs and drawing blood from midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, and ports
• Acting as a resource to other Cancer Clinic nursing staff and participating in the development, maintenance, and implementation of educational initiatives and policies and procedures
• Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
• Complying with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor or Hospital Administration

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Skilled in providing a safe space for patients undergoing cancer treatments
• Strong communication skills to explain treatments to patients and share information with Physicians
• Collaborate well with other care providers
• Strong understanding of cancer treatments and research to support patients
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate physical activity, requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

Specialty Clinic Manager

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska
• Obtain (prior to May 1st, 2024) and maintain oncology certification