Nurse Coordinator, Oncology Patient Care Coordination Center

Additional Information About the Role

Monday-Friday; No Weekends or Holidays

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Remote Opportunity - must reside in Greater St. Louis area

Must have two years of Oncology

Great communication skills & attention to details

BSN

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Patient Care Coordination Center at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine provides access for physicians and patient's to make referrals to any of the specialist providing care at the Siteman Cancer Center. The Patient Care Coordination Center staff provide assistance to internal and external physicians requesting consultations for patient's requiring appointments with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Surgical Oncologist. Through the efforts of the Siteman Cancer Center Outreach and Marketing team, the Patient Care Coordination Center is represented as a ''one-stop'' provider for consults requested by a referring physician to the Cancer Center. Multidisciplinary appointments are scheduled to meet the needs of the patient and the referring physician. Navigation assistance is provided for newly diagnosed cancer patients coming to the cancer Center for the first time.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Coordinates the health care of select patient populations/designated service across the continuum of care. Responsible for coordination of patient contact, patient education, prepares patient/family for procedure/test in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Coordinates the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence-based clinical practice.
• Monitors care and data to optimize patient outcomes.
• Facilitate the education of patients and families. Acts as a resource to the health care team.
• Ensures actions meet and support the overall goals of the business.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer