RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator Cancer Care

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

• Serves in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care for patients receiving treatment in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology setting.
• Primarily responsible for care navigation throughout the continuum of care.
• Key responsibilities include patient education, triage and care coordination.
• Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology and Oncology patients through the continuum of care.
• Provides ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult Hem/Onc Department.
• Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
• Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/changes to their plan of care.
• Performs pre-visit RN triaging for new and existing patients to ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.
• Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/changes to their plan of care.
• Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/changes to their plan of care.
• Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
• Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
• Minimum Of 2 Years-Nursing (Required)
• Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body; Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible RN candidates.

Schedule

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and mor