RN Care Coordinator - Oncology

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Fairview Range is looking for a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to join our Oncology Department at our Mesaba Clinic in Hibbing, MN.

The RN Care Coordinator identifying and managing patient outcomes across the continuum. A Care Coordinator is a registered nurse who manifests a high level of expertise to assess, plan and facilitate treatment for actual or potential complex health problems of individuals, families or communities. The Oncology Care Coordinator coordinates and manages the care of the Oncology patients in order to meet multiple service needs, ensure continuity of services, decrease fragmentation of care in all settings, enhance the patient's quality of life, and ensure cost containment. The care coordinator assists the patient/family in coping with illness, optimizes the patient's self-care abilities, and supports patient's rights to make choices. In addition to managing patients through an episode of illness, the care coordinator focuses on wellness and disease management. The Oncology Care Coordinator has knowledge and skill to provide IV/VAD Care as well as administer medications through all routes in an outpatient setting.

Schedule: This position is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. 8 - hour day/evening shifts and weekends as needed.

About this facility

We provide high quality health care for the entire family from newborn to geriatric, with the full range of primary and specialty care services. With clinics located in Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk, we provide convenient and easy access to our care services. Through our relationship with M Health Fairview, your local primary care provider can extend direct access to the physician specialists and advanced services offered by University of Minnesota Physicians to you and your family.

• 60+ service lines
• Primary care includes over 20 providers and more than 50 support staff that see patients in Hibbing, Mt. Iron, and Nashwauk.
• Specialty care includes over 35 providers and more than 40 support staff that see patients in Hibbing and Mt. Iron.
• Specialty departments include surgical services, orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, allergy, wound care, podiatry, and more.
• Care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RN Care Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, MAs, Patient Access Coordinators
• Hospital-based clinic system

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

RN Care Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate assessment of the patient's clinical, social, functional, and continuing of care needs through direct observation, data analysis and interviews in order to evaluate the need for intervention.
• Plans for and identifies immediate, short term, and long-term care needs for patient/client. Sets appropriate patient/client goals and time frames for achievement in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• Evaluates and measures patient/client response to planning, services, and interventions in order to assure quality of case management services and to make improvements where necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate appropriate information across service lines to ensure effective and efficient utilization of services.

RN Care Coordinator Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Current Minnesota RN Licensure
• BLS
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider card or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• One year of acute, outpatient, and/or ambulatory direct patient care RN experience or one year of recent oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Oncology specialty certification - Oncology Certified Nurse
• Previous case coordination experience
• One-year clinical experience in the Oncology care setting.

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status