Health Unit Coordinator

Ensure smooth transitions between care settings according to critical pathways Develop relationships with patients and primary care physicians to facilitate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up Personalize service management for patients with cancer Complete nursing assessments focused on accountable disease sites and identify individualized patient needs Integrate with departments and disciplines to develop plans of care Guide patients with suspected cancer through the diagnostic phase Track testing and diagnostic reports to ensure timeliness Provide biopsy procedure follow-up phone calls as needed Communicate and collaborate with physicians, office staff, hospital departments, healthcare providers, disciplines, and community agencies Refer patients to financial counseling, cancer counseling services, and clinical trial research programs Advocate for patients with cancer and maintain contact with those requiring ongoing support Identify patients with compromised coping skills or lack of social support Facilitate support groups for patients with cancer and their families/significant others Develop optimal caregiver systems to achieve effective patient/family outcomes Provide staff in-services and education offerings Assist leadership with interviews, orientation, and staff/student nurse training Counsel and educate patients and families about cancer prevention and early detection Evaluate or design patient education materials for specific disease-site programs Promote awareness of cancer disease-site programs through community education and outreach Provide workshops, seminars, and presentations to professional and lay audiences Partner with cancer-services leadership to develop program vision, goals, and objectives Develop, implement, and maintain quality programs evaluating costs, patient care, and customer satisfaction Utilize data to implement best practices Analyze variances in NCCN treatment guidelines and algorithms to improve quality and efficiency, control costs, and systematize total patient care Requirements Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required Associate's Degree in Nursing Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical nursing Working knowledge of the components of quality and acute patient care needs specifically related to the area/function in which care management will be performed Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills necessary to negotiate with families, patient, physicians and third party payers for optimum plan Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner Demonstrated ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify age-specific needs Manual dexterity required for operation computer and calculator Visual acuity required to facilitate review of written documents/computer screens, medical records, and to record information accurately Clear oral communications and hearing acuity required for receiving instructions and converse on standard telephone Functional speech and hearing to allow for effective communication of instructions and conversation over the telephone Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, including cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and advocating for patient needs. Proficient in developing educational materials and facilitating support for patients and families affected by cancer. Highest-signal resume keywords Registered Nurse License Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Clinical Nursing Experience Patient Education Development Interpersonal Communication Skills Hard Skills Nursing Assessments Care Plan Development Data Analysis Quality Program Implementation Cancer Treatment Guidelines Knowledge Soft Skills Interpersonal Communication Advocacy Negotiation Team Collaboration Patient Counseling Certifications & Qualifications Registered Nurse License Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Industry Keywords Cancer Care Management Patient Support Groups Clinical Trials Healthcare Provider Collaboration Community Education Tools & Technologies Computer Systems Medical Records Management Communication Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr