Clinical Care Coordinator , Radiation Oncology

Job Title: Clinical Care Coordinator

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000222251

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse for our Radiation Oncology Department at the New Brunswick campus.

The Clinical Care Coordinator ensures continuity of care through clear communication on patient status with the inpatient unit staff and department staff as appropriate. This includes proactively managing patients who are in the department from an inpatient unit or patients to be admitted to the inpatient unit.

Assists with the coordination of patient care services from the inpatient setting to the ambulatory setting or vice versa by communicating with the floor nurses as needed.

Works with the office coordinator to ensure that all relevant clinical information is obtained, reviewed and available in Radiation Oncology ARIA prior to the consult and follow up visit.

Works with physician to ensure follow up orders are written and carried out proactively and ensures all orders are completed and signed off according to RWJ Hospital and Department of Radiation Oncology Policy .

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2 - 5 years of RN experience with a focus in ambulatory and or oncology nursing
• Radiation Oncology Nursing experience a plus
• Knowledge of EMR and workflows in the ambulatory setting a plus,

Preferred:

• OCN or MUST be obtained within 2 years of hire date
• ACLS and PALS or MUST be obtained within 2 years of hire date

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day Shift - 4 x10 hours 
• Monday – Friday
• FT

Essential Functions:

• The Radiation Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes clinical responsibility for a specific caseload of patients.
• Supports the research mission by collaborating with the care team and monitoring patients as appropriate.
• Reviews orders and delivers care as appropriate including but not limited to administration of medication, hydration, oral/IV contrast and phlebotomy.
• Maintains continuity by following up with patients via telephone on any issues that are pending from the visit.
• Has working knowledge of current radiation oncology clinical trials and communicates to research nurse and or physician of potential trial candidates.
• Working under the direction of a physician, the radiation oncology nurse specialist: accesses the patients’ past history and current condition.
• Establishes and monitors the family goals and outcomes,
• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care in the outpatient setting,
• Accesses and implements patient/family education and home care needs.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to access each patient’s age specific needs and age specific treatment and care for the pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric population.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer