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RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Cancer Care

Geisinger

Danville, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childcare, Disability Insurance, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Orientation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Plan, Hematology, Hospital, Incentive Programs, Insurance, Legal, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Military, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Palliative Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Management, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Social Work, Tax Planning, Telephone Triage, Testing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Danville, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary


We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties



The Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology RN Coordinator serves in an expanded role to assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate follow-up care for patients receiving treatment in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology setting. Primarily responsible for care navigation throughout the continuum of care. Key responsibilities include patient education, triage and care coordination.




This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days. Clinic hours are 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.




A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.




Required Certification: Maintains competency in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration as demonstrated by completing and maintaining The ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification. Work towards OCN certification once required hours are completed, to further demonstrate competency in this specialized field of nursing.




Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:



+ Health, dental, and vision insurance


+ Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options


+ Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)


+ Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance


+ 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions


+ Generous PTO that accrues quickly


+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year


+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives


+ Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership


+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more


+ Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more







Job Duties:



+ Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology and Oncology patients through the continuum of care.


+ Provides ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult Hem/Onc Department


+ Serves as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.


+ Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/ changes to their plan of care.


+ Performs pre-visit RN triaging for new and patients to ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.


+ Assists with supportive care referrals such as referrals to Palliative care, Psychology, and social work.


+ Directly responsible for the completion and documentation of the initial chemotherapy teach session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies


+ Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure high quality care delivery and assists providers with completion.


+ Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.


+ Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.


+ Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.


+ Performs and assists with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.


+ Communicates lab, radiology and other testing results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.







Position Details



Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.


Education


Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience


Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)


Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification courses within 3 months of hire - Default Issuing Body; Oncoclogy Certified Nurse required after completion of required hours - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body


OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.



We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

About the Company

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Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.geisinger.org/

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