ONCOLOGY NURSE COORDINATOR II

About the role

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 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
• Assist in the development and operations of the Cooper Moorestown Multidisciplinary site
• Address acute/immediate care needs in the Moorestown and surrounding areas
• Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal and clinical skills
• Participate in cross-training in other specialty areas
• Coordinate with the Clinical Director to plan or adjust courses of action for improved continuity of care and outcomes
• Delegate effectively and supervise the work of other team members

Requirements

• Experience: 1–3 years as an RN in an oncology setting preferred; ONS/ONCC certification preferred
• Education: Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: Current NJ RN license; Current NJ BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Qualifications

• Critical thinking to evaluate factors related to patient safety, effectiveness, and cost in delivering care
• 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
• Effective resource utilization through coordination with the Clinical Director