What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse/Clinical Care Coordinator - Radiation Oncology position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Participates in all patient care activities with the Attending Physician as assigned and coordinates the delivery of care. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in communications with patients, triaging patient and patient issues, symptom management and teaching patients regarding their disease process and treatment. Responsible for evaluating, planning and delivering nursing care to meet individualized patient needs
Qualifications:
Education required:
- Bachelor’s in nursing (BSN)
Experience:
- Oncology experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
- OCN required or obtained within 1 year of hire
Scheduling Requirements:
- Position is for days, 40 hours a week
Other Duties:
- Responsible for evaluating, planning and delivering nursing care to meet individualized patient needs. Identifies a plan of care; and implements and evaluates the care given.
- Collaborates with the care team, utilizing clinical outcome data to support the innovative and cost-effective changes to practice and the service line. Coordinates care given by other team members
- Improve patient flow by reducing the time the patient waits in clinic.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks : At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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