RN - Oncology

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Acts as a liaison for patients, families, and their multidisciplinary clinical team. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow-up. Educates and reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on the multidisciplinary care plan. Coordinates discharge planning with the patient's family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians. Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed. Develops and/or coordinates the development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies. Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences. Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences. Helps develop a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible to the patient. Serves as a clinical partner and escalation point for Intake Coordinators. Promotes community education and increases prevention awareness and early-detection screening programs.