RN Care Coordinator - Float
The US Oncology Network
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
About
Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.
Why Work for Us?
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -
Medical
Dental
Vision
Free Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
401k plan with company contribution
Wellness program that rewards your healthy lifestyle
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
Free Parking
Career Growth and Development
Supportive Team and Resources
This position has float responsibilities to our Edina and Minneapolis clinic locations. Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Key Responsibilities
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient care: Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Assists physician with exams and procedures.
Facilitates consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Inter-professional collaboration: Assist and collaborate with clinical research team as needed.
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned. SALARY LEVEL: $40-$60/hour (plus additional float pay)
Qualifications Education/Training: Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Business Experience Five (5) years nursing experience. At least one (1) year of oncology experience.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills Oncology certification preferred.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Languages
- English
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