Description
Coordinator RN - Cancer Center - Full time, DaysReq #:
Category:Nursing
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department:Cancer Center
Location:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Job Overview:
Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services.
Required Certifications and Licenses/experience:
Baccalaureate degree or higher
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed to practice professional Nursing in the State of New Jersey
BLS Certification Required
Previous oncology experience and OCN preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
Full time - Days
Monday - Friday
Job Description:
Contributes to the care of any hospitalized cancer patients by engaging patients in the transitional care management process and by collaborating with the outpatient clinicians. This person meets with patients upon admission to the inpatient unit, participates in multidisciplinary daily rounds, ensures the coordination and confirmation of appointments and follow up requirements for discharge, including but not limited to:
Identify patients at an increased risk for discharge barriers or readmission
Clinic appointments
Treatment appointments
Diagnostic tests
Consultation appointments
Radiation/Oncology appointment
Referring community provider appointments
Confirmation of home needs
Review discharge checklist and instructions with patients and caregivers
Essential Functions:
The Oncology Care Transition Coordinator is a registered professional nurse who under the supervision of the Oncology Care Transitions Manager contributes to the care of any hospitalized cancer patients by engaging patients in the transitional care management process and by collaborating with the inpatient and ambulatory clinicians. This person meets with patients upon admission to the inpatient unit, participates in multidisciplinary daily rounds, ensures the coordination and confirmation of appointments and follow up requirements.
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
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