Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator

• Participates in the direct care of patients to promote positive clinical outcomes and documents in the electronic medical record per department standards
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of women and men with cancer related health concerns
• Interview and assess new patients for physicians
• Assists physicians per department standards with clinic visits and procedures if needed
• Assists patients and staff in the appointment process to expedite timely appointments
• Provides patients with appropriate education related to prevention, diagnosis, tests, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, etc.
• Teaches patients about the importance of screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopy, etc.
• Coordinates testing and expedites results reporting. Utilizes the QCL and other tools in the EMR per department standards
• Provides emotional support
• Assures continuity of care by interfacing with day surgery, in-patient units and out-patient facilities
• Maintains the QCL for the MD and facilitates patient flow through the continuum of care in partnership 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
• Follow-up with physicians on all abnormal testing in a timely fashion and documents in the EMR per department standards
• Documents all education, assessments and care given in the EMR according to department standards
• Identifies and collects appropriate Quality Improvement data
• Follow-up with patients in a timely and professional manner and documents in the EMR per department standards
• Acts as a resource for the hospital in promoting cancer awareness, education and screening tools
• Acts as a resource for patients and other employees
• Uses effective listening and questioning techniques in a professional and empathetic manner, demonstrating sensitivity to patients and families
• Develops educational tools for patients
• Participates in Community Education to promote growth
• Identifies, develops, and participates in all hospital and community programs related to cancer screening, diagnosis, and cancer related health issues
• Develops education programs for cancer screenings programs and awareness
• Participates in AIMMC Cancer Committee activities
• 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
• Teaches other hospital departments and employees about cancer education, screening tools and treatment options
• Develops educational programs for the public
• Works with the Wellness 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
• Responsible for continued self-growth and education in areas related to changes in cancer detection, education, and treatment options
• Presents a professional image and courteous manner representing AIMMC to the public
• Participates in unit and hospital activities to promote service excellence
• Promotes team behaviors and acts as a role model for others

• Nurse, Registered (RN) licensure
• B.S.N. (typically required 3-5 years focused experience in clinical areas)
• Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing and/or B.S.N. or B.S. in health-related field (if hired prior to Jan 1, 2012)
• Good communication
• Ability to access, plan, intervene, and evaluate the physical, emotional and educational needs of patients
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications
• Current RN license in the state of Illinois
• CPR certification
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• Ability to work with patients in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

OCN preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance