RN Clinical Intake Coordinator - TVC Infusion Clinic

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Coordinates clinical program development activities to support the strategic growth goals for the TVC Clinic.  Responsible for understanding market data analysis, planning, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of initiatives to increase volume to services and programs.  Works to integrate services and outreach activities to maximize our efficiency and increase patient referrals.  Develops, implements and evaluates a plan to maintain excellent relationships with referring physicians and facilities.  Works collaboratively with designated medical leaders, program directors, managers and staff to develop, implement and evaluate outreach goals.  Provides patient education and coordinates all aspects of new patient referrals to medical oncology. Main resource for all referring physicians to medical oncology.  Provides and implements care coordination of patient through the continuum of care with the medical oncologist.

Nursing Standards of Performance - The Essence of Nursing at Legacy Health

(Considered during hiring process.  Assessed at the conclusion of the orientation period and as needed thereafter.)

Care of Patients
Performs and documents bio-psychosocial assessments according to patient age and condition.
Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.
Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.

Patient Safety
Promotes safe practice as it relates to patient care.
Recognizes, intervenes, and reports patient safety issues/risks.
Prevents transmission of communicable diseases in the healthcare setting.
Complies with all laws, regulations, scope of practice guidelines, and Legacy standards in providing patient care.

Patient Rights
Interactions with every individual demonstrate consideration, dignity, respect, and with cultural sensitivity.
Communicates and obtains information while respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality of information.

Family Centered Care
Includes family and family dynamics in care planning and cultural competency.

Patient Education
Identifies patient/client education needs, assesses learning readiness and barriers to learning, creates/obtains, appropriate educational materials, teaches patient/client and evaluates effectiveness of education.

Critical Thinking
Ability to adapt existing knowledge to new situations.
Demonstrates the appropriate use of resources to gain information.
Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems.
Demonstrates a disciplined, intellectual process of applying skillful reasoning as a guide to belief or action. 
Demonstrates the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process used to ensure safe nursing practice and quality care.

Interpersonal Communication
Communicates with effectiveness and integrity, seeking solutions and desirable outcomes, builds collaborative relationships and consensus.
Exhibits professionalism, ethical practice, and customer-focused attention in all interactions and with all individuals irrespective of profession, cultural differences, economic status and/or personal convictions.
Demonstrates understanding of how own behavior affects others using effective communication skills to produce positive outcomes.

Information Management
Demonstrates proficiency in using computerized tools to communicate patient status, needs, responses to interventions/treatments and outcomes in a timely, appropriate manner.

Professional Development
Has a plan for professional development.
Demonstrates accountability for completion of required education and competencies and maintenance of licensure and certifications.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports Legacy Health departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.

One-year registered nursing experience, or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration. 

Current applicable state RN license. 

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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