Nurse Program Coord - Neuro Onc

Posting Note: We are seeking an experienced Nurse Program Coordinator to support our Neuro-Oncology program, providing comprehensive care coordination for pediatric patients with cancerous brain tumors. This role is integral to treatment planning, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position is in the Outpatient Clinic, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Incumbent will work 9 shifts per pay period with one scheduled day off that is predetermined.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate care for pediatric neuro-oncology patients with cancerous brain tumors

Support and manage oncology treatments and procedures

Set up and manage infusion appointments

Coordinate clinic appointments and attend provider exam visits

Assist with development and execution of individualized treatment plans

Coordinate radiation care with Mayo Clinic

Provide education and ongoing support to patients and families

Field and triage clinical calls from families

Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years of oncology nursing experience

Strong understanding of oncology care and treatment workflows

Prior care coordination experience required

Pediatric experience strongly preferred

Candidates with non-pediatric backgrounds should be able to clearly articulate transferable experience

Excellent communication, organization, and family-centered care skills

This position coordinates the patient care services, workflow, and activities provided by nursing and support staff of assigned program. This position provides guidance, support, and direction to staff to ensure consistent provision of developmentally appropriate quality patient care in accordance with all applicable federal, regulatory, and professional standards and requirements.

• Acts as a communication liaison between patient, family, and interdisciplinary team by providing teaching and support to recognize limitations and strengths within the patient/family system.
  
• Assists with identification of staff and community learning needs from a group and individual perspective. Provides staff and community education on new skills, equipment, policies, protocols, and/or guidelines.
  
• Identifies and acts upon potential risks, investigates and documents follow-up on significant incidents, and involves appropriate resource(s) to ensure timely resolution and implementation of corrective measures in accordance with professional, regulatory, and governmental agencies and standards.
  
• Maintains appropriate records to facilitate accurate data collection and prepares required grant reports.
  
• Manages the daily operations of a program. Ensures clinic and program effectiveness. Develops, implements, and monitors plans for ensuring the highest quality of care.
  
• Provides developmentally appropriate clinical care within professional domain to ensure delivery of quality and developmentally appropriate patient care.
  
• Regularly reviews research-based literature to improve clinical care for specific clinical populations as well as compliance with regulatory bodies.
  
• Serves as a clinical role model, patient advocate, and resource to staff, patients, and families. Shares knowledge and skills of specialty area to assist problem solve collaboratively. Maintains skill and knowledge proficiency and competency within specialty area.
  
• Works collaboratively with unit leadership to provide guidance and direction to staff by taking an active role in planning, decision-making, and communication to healthcare team of issues affecting the interdisciplinary team and integration of patient care activities.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

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• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
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