Oncology Registered Nurse; RN) Care Coordinator

Position: Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator

Department
37327 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cancer Care Center
Department
37327 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Cancer Care Center
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Clinic Hours of Operation
:
Clinic is open Monday-Friday and is typically closed on major holidays.
Shift Hours
:
Four, 10-hour shifts. Rotating off day
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Major Responsibilities
• Participates in the direct care of patients to promote positive clinical outcomes and documents in the electronic medical record per department standards.
• 1)
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of women and men with cancer related health concerns.
• 2)
Interview and assess new patients for physicians.
• 3)
Assists physicians per department standards with clinic visits and procedures if needed.
• 4)
Assists patients and staff in the appointment process to expedite timely appointments.
• 5)
Provides patients with appropriate education related to prevention, diagnosis, tests, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, etc.
• 6)
Teaches patients about the importance of screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopy, etc.
• 7)
Coordinates testing and expedites results reporting. Utilizes the QCL and other tools in the EMR per department standards.
• 8)
Provides emotional support.
• 9)
Assures continuity of care by interfacing with day surgery, in‑patient units and out‑patient facilities.
• 10)
Maintains the QCL for the MD and facilitates patient flow through the continuum of care in parthership with the physician and other members of the health care team.
• Participates in indirect care related to patients to promote patient satisfaction, associate engagement, and physician satisfaction.
• 1)
Follow‑up with physicians on all abnormal testing in a timely fashion and documents in the EMR per department standards.
• 2)
Documents all education, assessments and care given in the EMR according to department standards.
• 3)
Identifies and collects appropriate Quality Improvement data.
• 4)
Follow‑up with patients in a timely and professional manner and documents in the EMR per department standards.
• 5)
Acts as a resource for the hospital in promoting cancer awareness, education and screening tools.
• 6)
Acts as a resource for patients and other employees.
• 7)
Uses effective listening and questioning techniques in a professional and empathetic manner, demonstrating sensitivity to patients and families.
• 8)
Develops educational tools for patients.
• Participates in Community Education to promote growth.
• 1)
Identifies, develops, and participates in all hospital and community programs related to cancer screening, diagnosis, and cancer related health issues.
• 2)
Develops education programs for cancer screenings programs and awareness.
• 3)
Participates in AIMMC Cancer Committee activities.
• 4)
Under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Coordinator and Cancer Center leadership, works with all hospital departments to provide seamless care for patients recently diagnosed with cancer.
• 5)
Teaches other hospital departments and employees about cancer education, screening tools and treatment options.
• 6)
Develops educational programs for the public.
• 7)
Works with the Wellneses Communities of the Chicagoland area to support their efforts.
• Engages in professional activities to stay abreast of industry innovations and standards to assist the center with new programming to fund our future.
• 1)
Responsible for continued self‑growth and education in areas related to changes in cancer detection, education, and treatment options.
• 2)
Presents a professional image and courteous manner representing AIMMC to the public.
• 3)
Participates in unit and hospital activities to promote service excellence.
• 4)
Promotes team behaviors and acts as a role model for others.

Licensure
• Nurse,…