ONCOLOGY NURSE COORDINATOR II

About the role

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services. Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually.

Responsible for the facilitation and coordination of safe and comprehensive care to all patients presenting to Moorestown/Oncology Multidisciplinary sites. This Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a professional care-giver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Clinical application of the knowledge and skill in the following areas: Pharmacology, principals and application of chemotherapy administration, side effects and appropriate nursing intervention, chemotherapy, liaison for patients/families receiving treatment. Leadership may be remote; requires ability of expanded problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making at a supervisory level. Will have the unique opportunity to assist in the development and operations of the Cooper Moorestown Multidisciplinary site. This model focuses on the acute/immediate care needs in the Moorestown and surrounding areas. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and clinical skills are required. Participates in cross training in other specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate safe, comprehensive care for all patients presenting to Moorestown/Oncology Multidisciplinary sites
• Assume responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame using the nursing process and therapeutic use of self
• Apply clinical knowledge in pharmacology, chemotherapy administration principles, side effect management, and appropriate nursing interventions
• Serve as liaison for patients and families receiving treatment
• Exercise expanded problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making at a supervisory level, potentially with remote leadership
• Assist in the development and operations of the Cooper Moorestown Multidisciplinary site
• Address acute and immediate care needs in the Moorestown and surrounding areas
• Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal and clinical skills
• Participate in cross-training across other specialty areas

Requirements

• 1–3 years RN experience in an oncology setting preferred; ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Current New Jersey RN license
• Current New Jersey BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Qualifications

• Critical thinking to evaluate factors related to patient safety, effectiveness, and cost in care delivery
• Effective resource utilization with ability to coordinate with the Clinical Director to plan or adjust courses of action for improved continuity of care and outcomes
• Expanded problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making at a supervisory level
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to delegate effectively and supervise the work of other team members