Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator, Hematology Oncology, Full Time, First Shift

Overview Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator, Full Time, First Shift The Ambulatory RN Care Coordinator is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for ensuring seamless and high-quality care for patients in an ambulatory setting. This role involves both direct patient care and administrative responsibilities, with approximately 60% of time dedicated to patient-facing duties. The RN will support ambulatory physician clinics by seeing patients with complex and chronic disease that require additional support during outpatient visits. They will be involved in working with patients to develop and execute care plans, provide patient education, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to optimize patient care and experience. Location West Chester, OH, United States Qualifications Minimum Required: Associate's Degree - Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. Minimum Required: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. Join Our Team Be UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care. Join our team to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our community. UC Health is an EEO employer. Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological, religious, or cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Patient Assessment & Interventions Acts as an expert clinician and role model in providing quality patient care within the specialty area. Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs. Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ health status during clinic visits. Reassess and evaluate patient as needed throughout their visit. Document nursing history and assessment for assigned patients, initiating referrals based on patient needs. Collect basic and advanced patient data. Monitor for trends that could impact patient health. Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients during their ambulatory appointment from arrival to departure. Assess environmental safety continuously. Respond to life-saving techniques based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Provide accurate hand-off report when patients are moved between ambulatory areas and/or between ambulatory and inpatient areas. Recognizes and reports changes in patient conditions and abnormal labs or results. Perform point-of-care (POC) testing assessments as needed to support clinical well-being and patient experience. Initiate and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers based on clinical assessments, disease process, and psychosocial needs. Collaboratively develops and utilizes patient care pathways ensuring consistent quality of care. Demonstrates competency in administering medications, performing wound care, and providing other direct nursing interventions as needed. Completes nurse visits and documents timely and accurately. Assist with minor procedures and diagnostic tests, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Monitor patients for changes in condition, report findings to the healthcare team, and adjust care plans accordingly. Recruit patients for studies. Assist and collaborate with staff nurses in quality assurance. Meet new patients to introduce self and explain role. Demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on individual patient assessments. Demonstrates critical thinking and accountability in evaluating and implementing physician orders. Ensure timely nursing documentation with accuracy according to hospital policy; real-time documentation. Maintain positive, professional demeanor with patients, staff, physicians, and management; remain calm during emergent situations. Patient Education Meets with patients and families to identify educational needs related to health promotion, maintenance, alterations in health status, disease processes, diagnostic testing, and interdisciplinary care. Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques. Reassess for understanding and re-educate as needed. Apply current nursing literature in teaching techniques and standards of care. Serve as an expert patient educator for disease-based and clinic-based care teams. Document patient/family/designee teaching and response appropriately. Facilitation Of Care Facilitate seamless transitions of care by coordinating referrals, scheduling follow-up appointments, and ensuring timely access to services throughout continuity of care. Communicate effectively with patients regarding test results, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Address patient concerns and provide support and guidance throughout their treatment journey. Anticipate changing needs of patients and families based on care plans and act proactively to reduce delays in care, reduce financial toxicity, and increase patient satisfaction. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care. Collaborate with social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to address comprehensive needs. Liaison to other departments and organizer for interdepartmental projects. Participates in transitions of care planning. Documents plan of care reflecting collaborative practice with the health care team. Support prior authorization for medications and diagnostic tests. Leadership & Professional Development Serves on nursing and hospital-wide and unit-based committees that influence the delivery of patient care. Assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice. Assist with implementing evidence-based practice in the unit. Works collaboratively on performance improvement system-wide. Promotes accountability and standards of patient care as a member of the healthcare team. Serves as a resource within the specialty for all team members. Orientation and other education programs as assigned. Serve as a preceptor or mentor for nursing students and other healthcare professionals as needed. Stays current in research related to clinical nursing practices. Participates in staff meetings. Compliance & Safety Maintains confidentiality of information. Understand regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Monitor safety and departmental policies and procedures. Work with managers, nurses, and multidisciplinary representatives to share safety best practices. Understand legal and regulatory issues (HIPAA, EMTALA, regulatory agencies, UC, legal P&P) affecting care delivery and reimbursement. Utilize MIDAS effectively to report safety concerns and escalate appropriately. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Health