Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Medical Practice Oncology Department- Poughkeepsie, NY; Background

Description

Northwell is the largest not‑for‑profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Poughkeepsie, NY | Full‑Time | Monday‑Friday | 40 hrs/week (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, variable)

Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high‑quality cancer care. We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) to lead clinical operations within our Medical Oncology practice. In this dynamic leadership role, you will guide nursing staff, partner closely with the Practice Manager, and ensure exceptional care for a complex, high‑risk patient population.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Medical Oncology oversees both clinical and administrative workflows within the outpatient oncology practice. This role ensures the delivery of safe, patient‑centered, evidence‑based care for individuals facing complex oncologic diagnoses. The coordinator provides direct clinical support, leads and mentors the nursing team, and partners with the Practice Manager on operational decision‑making.

• Supports physicians during patient visits, including conducting assessments and obtaining health histories.
• Coordinates patient care among nurses, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Manages and triages incoming patient calls, ensuring timely clinical responses and clear treatment instructions.
• Obtains, tracks, and reviews clinical data (labs, imaging, pathology) to ensure ordered tests are completed.
• Communicates abnormal findings to the primary physician and facilitates follow‑up actions (additional testing, medication changes, referrals, etc.).
• Assists physicians with routine outpatient procedures.

• Leads, supervises, and supports the nursing and medical assistant teams to ensure excellent clinical care.
• Trains newly hired nurses in oncology‑specific assessment, triage, and practice standards.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing Education to ensure annual competencies are completed.
• Identifies ongoing educational needs and develops clinical education materials for staff.

• Participates in oncology quality initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory and organizational compliance standards.
• Maintains and models Nuvance Health’s Foundational Values:
  Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected.

Works closely with a broad care team—including referring and primary care physicians, radiation oncology, inpatient teams, palliative care, survivorship programs, hospice, home care, social work, financial and nurse navigators, dietitians, and community support resources—to provide seamless care for complex oncology/hematology patients.

• Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support exceptional patient care and practice operations.

• Registered Nurse (RN) – NY State license.
• BSN required.
• Minimum 3 years of office‑based nursing experience.
• Background in Oncology Nursing or Medical Oncology Nursing.

• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to patient advocacy and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Manual:
  Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational:
  Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort:
  Medium to heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: RN

Company:
Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1237

Department:
Med Oncology Physicians

Exempt:
Yes

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly