Registered Nurse- Cancer Center RN Coordinator Ambulatory Surgical Oncology
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together. -About Duke University
Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University
Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked
among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital
in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for
2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's
three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms,
as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities,
including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery
center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
Duke Cancer Center Clinic 3-24 days/week, (3 in-person, one
remote)
10 hours/day (7:30 am-6:00 pm)
No weekends or holidays -The RN Coordinator is a professional RN
with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized
assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome
healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, a Nurse
Coordinator provides education and resources to facilitate informed
decision making and timely access to quality health and
psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer
continuum.
The RN Coordinator is a key member of a multi-disciplinary patient
care team, which includes providers, residents, fellows and other
clinical support staff and provides clinical support to patients
and caregivers, such as comprehensive assessment, general and
focused education, and decision-making support. The RN Coordinator
has the skills and knowledge to coordinate quality,
patient-centered care through effective communication with the
interprofessional cancer care team. -Work Performed: -
--- - - -Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including
physicians, APP's, Clinic staff, nurse triage, schedulers, and
other support services as needed for care, education, and follow up
for patient and caregiver.
--- - - -Pre-surgical teaching and post op follow up. -
--- - - -Coordination of Ostomy and wound teaching with wound care
APP's.
--- - - -Route return appt requests in clinic to front desk as
directed by MD/APP
--- - - -Check through clinic visits and ensure all patients have
appropriate orders
--- - - -Coordinate outside labs/scans with community providers
--- - - -Symptom management as needed. -
--- - - -Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled appropriately
as requested -
--- - - -Assist with prior authorizations, as needed
--- - - -Coordination of Home Health Services and Medical supplies
as needed
--- - - -Triage and management of RN appropriate Patient Messages
sent through the EMR patient portal
--- - - -Assist with insurance/family medical leave paperwork -
--- - - -Coordinate surgery/admission schedules -
--- - - -Symptom management -
--- - - -Triage of patients (calling patients back for issues that
don't need direct APP/MD response)
--- - - -Assist with medication refills requests
--- - - -Calling patients with negative or normal test results as
directed by the APP/MD
- -Knowledge, Skills andAbilities -Knowledge of scope of the
registered nurse, licensed p ractical nurse andunlicensed
staffKnowledge of and appropriate applicati on of the nursing
processKnowledge of professional theory, practice and
procedureAbility to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically
ill pa tientsand their familiesAbility to independently seek out
resources and work collaborativelyAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationshipsAbility to communicate clearly with
patients, families, vis itors,healthcare team, physicians,
administrators, leadership and others Ability to teach patients and
families in accordance with the nursingpla n of careAbility to use
sensory and cognitive functions to process and p
rioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbility to use fine
motor skillsCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support
requirement sdesignated by work areaAbility to record activities,
document assessmen ts, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and
re-evaluation of patient statusAbility to use computer and learn
new software programsAble to doc ument and communicate pertinent
information using computerand/or paper d ocumentation toolsAbility
to navigate the entity to provide clinical car e for
patientsAbility to withstand prolonged standing and walking.Abilit
y to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures
and tec hniques involved in administeringroutine and special
treatments to patie ntsWorking knowledge of infection control
procedures and safety precauti onsWorking knowledge and completion
of appropriate The Joint Commission( TJC) and other regulatory
requirementsPre-employment Physical Capacity T esting Required
-Level Characteristics -N/A -Minimum Qualifications -
-EducationWork requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April
11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are
encouraged to enroll in an appropriateBSN program within two years
of their start date but must complete the program within five years
of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014
are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job
classification. -Experience -Twelve months of appropriate clinical
experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6
months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible
for this level. CN Is are eligible for promotion to CN II by
meeting criteria set forth by the DUHS Vizient Nurse Residency
Program within 12 months of hire. Promotions can occur at 12 months
of hire, but no later than 18 months of hire. -Degrees, Licensures,
Certifications -Must have current or compact RN licensure in the
state of North Carolina. BLS required. - Duke is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment
opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,
disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic
information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran status. - Duke aspires to create a
community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and
belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of
ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve
this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community
feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals
are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our
community have a responsibility to uphold these values. - Essential
Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke
University Health System may include essentialjob functions that
require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional
information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by each hiring department. -
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