Registered Nurse, Oncology, Clinical Coordinator

About the role

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical practice and deployment of resources at the unit level for staff to ensure implementation of clinical processes, adherence to standards, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Keeps Manager Ambulatory Operations informed of nursing workload, changes in patient and employee needs, and other problems.
• Affords patient flow between the assigned Ambulatory areas.
• Assesses the number and competency level of staff in each assigned area and adjusts staffing appropriately to meet patient care needs.
• Facilitates communication between nursing and other disciplines.
• Identifies issues in nursing care delivery and seeks solutions for problems.
• Documents actions taken.
• With the Manager Ambulatory Operations, ensures the nursing practice standards, health and safety requirements are met.
• Disseminates information on new and revised policies and procedures.
• Inspires and encourages teamwork.
• Demonstrates decision-making skills be establishing priorities and initiating action.
• Captures and directs day-to-day work assignments for staff.
• Identifies learning needs of staff and initiates action to facilitate meeting those needs.
• Provides opportunities for skill development for staff.
• With the Manager Ambulatory Operations, participates in the interview and hiring processes for new employees.
• Coordinates orientation schedule and assignments for orientees assigned to the unit.
• Assists Manager Ambulatory Operations to ensure that staff attain defined competencies.
• Actively participates in evaluation of staff performance for his/her assigned shift.
• Provides immediate disciplining and counseling to staff as necessary.
• Actively participates in quality assurance activities.
• Serves as a role model for professional nursing practice.
• Exercises cost-containment strategies and educates staff in such practices.
• Provides input to the preparation of the annual budget.
• Maintains open lines of communication with Manager Ambulatory Operations, other departments, staff, physicians, resident staff, and other support personnel.
• Identifies and participates in educational programs to strengthen both clinical and management expertise.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Educations Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or management experience. Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure and registration.
• Experience/Skills Required: Minimum of two years related clinical experience and at least one year experience in the clinical preceptor and/or resource role. Demonstrates leadership experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

Work is considered moderate, frequent walking, standing and potential exposure to hazardous materials including blood and bodily fluids. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.