Oncofertility Nurse Program Coordinator (RN)

Scope of Position

The Nurse Program Coordinator for Fertility Preservation supports the OSUCCC–James Supportive Care and BRIDGE (Building Research, Innovation and Care Delivery for Groups with Young Adult and Early Onset Cancers) initiatives, which focus on improving care delivery for patients with early‑onset cancers in young adulthood (<50yrs old). This role ensures timely and seamless access to fertility counseling and preservation services for patients of reproductive age, recognizing the impact that cancer and cancer treatments can have on future family‑building and quality of life.

Position Summary

The Nurse Program Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between patients, oncology teams, oncofertility providers, and external Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) clinics. The role provides direct patient education and information, oversees standardized referral pathways, scheduling, patient record transfer and all logistical support necessary for seamless navigation to timely fertility care for patients undergoing cancer treatment at The James.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the oncofertility nurse practitioner
• Maintaining data and outcomes tracking
• Coordinating with social work and financial counseling to assist patients with insurance and financial resources
• Identifying additional supportive care needs and coordinating appointments to services such as survivorship, AYA programming, and psychosocial oncology
• Direct patient care as appropriate
• Program planning
• Participation in community outreach and educational initiatives
• Collaborating with internal departments and survivorship/fertility teams to develop patient education materials and staff training related to oncofertility and reproductive health
• Collaborating with program leadership, fertility providers, psychosocial and survivorship teams, and oncology support staff to coordinate workflows, patient education, navigation processes, and patient and program outcome tracking
• Contributing to proposal development, reporting, budget planning, benchmarking, and evaluation of new and existing program opportunities
• Participation in multidisciplinary and best‑practice committees

Qualifications

Minimum: BSN with active RN license. 0 years of relevant experience required.

Preferred: 2 years of relevant experience (clinical nursing experience in oncology, women's health, reproductive endocrinology, or Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) care settings). Knowledge of university/hospital policies and procedures; previous experience in oncology nursing; familiarity with fertility grants and financial advocacy. Preference given to individuals with experience and significant comfort level in fertility and reproductive health support and conversations.

Skills

• Experience in developing programming and classes; working with groups and group facilitation skills
• Demonstrated experience in strategic development and program administration
• Strong research and evaluation skills preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Technical competencies with MS Windows software
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and facilitate groups
• Comfort working in a team‑oriented environment

Schedule

The department primarily operates Monday–Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours.