Clinical Coordinator III (RN) - Hematology & Oncology (Leukemia)
Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Healthcare$114k–$140k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Partner with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants (MD/NP/PA) to manage leukemia patients in the outpatient setting.
- Affiliate with bone marrow procedures, including preparation, sterile setup, specimen collection, documentation, and patient monitoring.
- Collaborate with the care team to coordinate all aspects of patient care across consultation, treatment, and recovery.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments (in-person, telephonically, and via EMR) within scope of practice.
- Manage daily clinical activities, including lab and diagnostic follow-ups, symptom management, and treatment planning.
- Coordinate patient care with infusion center and inpatient teams and ensure accurate scheduling of treatments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate patient education plans related to oncology care and treatment regimens.
- Address psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers in relation to diagnosis and treatment.
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
- Communicate patient status and needs to MD/NP/PA teams in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
- Facilitate prior authorizations as needed.
- Prepare and review treatment calendars with patients.
- Integrate cultural competence into all aspects of care delivery.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary care teams to ensure continuity across all phases of treatment and follow-up.
- Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years of related RN experience and/or clinical training.
- Current New York State RN license and BLS certification.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment with scheduling flexibility.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in medical oncology is preferred.