Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Coordination

Role Overview

This position involves practicing professional nursing by performing independent and delegated medical functions following accepted standards. Responsibilities include health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care, utilizing specialized knowledge and clinical judgment. Building strong relationships with patients, understanding their needs, and responding effectively are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and emergency policies, demonstrating effective clinical practice and patient safety measures.
Assess health status through data collection and analysis, prioritizing patient needs and developing care plans.
Triaging patients via in-person or telephone assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and following established protocols.
Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
Execute delegated medical functions, including administering medications and therapies, in accordance with legal and clinical guidelines.
Coordinate care across services, manage patient populations, and support an integrated healthcare approach.
Act as a patient advocate, ensuring needs are met effectively and safely.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum one year of RN experience, including oncology within the past five years.
Graduate of an approved RN program with clinical experience supervised by faculty or preceptor.
Valid RN license, Basic Life Support certification within three months, and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification.
Strong customer service, critical thinking, IV skills, and team collaboration abilities.

This role may require travel between clinics in the Denver/Boulder region.