0.9 - 1.0 RN Care Coordinator - Waconia
Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Waconia
Posted on: May 24, 2025
Job Description:
OverviewAre you ready to take the next step in your professional
journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our
greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on
the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven,
and eager to make a difference.Come join this dynamic team who is
passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.Why
Work for Us?We offer a competitive benefits package that includes
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- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Free Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
- Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
- 401k plan with company contribution
- Wellness program that rewards your healthy lifestyle
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of
your favorite retailers
- Free Parking
- Career Growth and Development
- Supportive Team and ResourcesResponsibilitiesUnder minimal
supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients
adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for
specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological,
psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in
the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood,
middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic
management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US
Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and
Business Standards.Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the
continuity of care consistent with established standards and
practices.
- Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding
current status and medical history.
- Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
- Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment
and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic
data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the
provider.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other
instructional material.
- Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains work environment:
- Restocks the supply area as needed.
- Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents,
biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with
a blood borne pathogen.
- Maintains all disinfection protocols.
- Maintains equipment according to quality control
standards.
- Facilitates clinical operations and patient care:
- Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy
telephone line and records the information in the patient
chart.
- Assists physician with exams and procedures.
- Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of
exam rooms.
- Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing,
diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments
for patients.
- Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant
information in the patient's chart.
- As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family
and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to
patient care.
- Assist patients in locating available community resources.
- Inter-professional collaboration:
- Assist and collaborate with clinical research team as
needed.
- Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
- Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as
needed.
- Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to
less experienced nurses.
- Participates in professional development activities and
maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in
ongoing educational opportunities.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.SALARY
LEVEL:$40-$60/hourQualifications
- Education/Training:
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing
education, BSN preferred.
- RN state license and current registration with the State Board
of Nursing in practicing state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must maintain continuing education requirements.
- Business Experience
- Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in
oncology preferred
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills
- Oncology certification preferred.Working Conditions:The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases,
toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full
range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires
standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally
lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected
vision and hearing to normal range.The US Oncology Network is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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