RN Flow Coordinator - Radiation Oncology - Stephenson Cancer Center

Special Benefits Student loan repayment up to $25,000. Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles. General Description Radiation Oncology is a fast‑paced clinic with 10 attending physicians and 4 midlevel providers. The team collaborates with a variety of disciplines and other departments to provide care to patients considering radiation, currently receiving radiation, and those who have previously been treated with radiation therapy. Under limited direction, the RN Flow Coordinator facilitates optimal patient throughput throughout the care delivery areas and/or across the OU Health system. The coordinator works diligently with multidisciplinary care team members to move patients efficiently and safely through various levels of care, up to and including discharge or transfer to a lower level of care or facility. They serve as a resource to providers and provide guidance to unit staff concerning nursing care and related activities, and provide direct care as needed to facilitate outcomes of the position or throughput goals. They model the OU Health Way through living OU Health’s core values of putting patients first, pursuing relentless excellence, showing integrity, seeking inclusion for all staff and patients, always learning, and valuing teamwork. Essential Responsibilities Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards. Work closely with the Patient Logistics Center, the Emergency Department, House Officer, and Administrator on call to facilitate optimal throughput for the facility, unit and patients needing care. Forecast appropriate resource needs to support smooth flow of patients and safe care delivery in the service area. In procedural areas, prioritize clinical and case/procedure level of urgency when considering placement of patients for procedures. Provide direction to physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff as it relates to procedural and/or department flow. Act as a liaison between physicians, patients/families, hospital staff, patient care areas, and outside agencies to promote efficient patient flow. Escalate medical necessity and urgency status issues through the established chain of command. Facilitate daily management meetings and effectively communicate resources and issues to appropriate areas. Track and trend barriers to patient flow. Demonstrate knowledge and compliance of regulatory requirements, ethics and compliance policies, and quality initiatives as they relate to the provision of procedural services. Serve a critical role in coordinating unit activities in catastrophic situations such as fires, flooding, disasters and power outages and line breaks. Resolve staffing problems caused by employee absences, inclement weather or other shortages, and coordinate with other departments regarding availability of equipment, services, and staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s (BSN) Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred. Experience: 2 years of patient care experience as a registered nurse. License/Certification/Registration: Current Registered Nurse License (issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN (eNLC)). Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, procedures, and standards. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and resources across the care areas and OU Health system. Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients. Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest. Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and diplomatic ability. Knowledge of hospital organization, nursing administration, personnel management, and regulations of accreditation agencies. Knowledge of the principles of effective bed management in a hospital, unit, or patient care department. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)