Oncology Care Coordinator

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Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

Indian River's Cancer Center provides a range of services to patients including clinical trials and internationally recognized cancer research efforts ensuring patients have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, as well as a range of support programs helping patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. As an Oncology Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary clinic programs and care continuum for oncology patients going through their journey with cancer. You will help navigate these patients through pre- and post-operative care as well as through needed therapies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who has a passion for oncology and wants to branch out in their nursing career. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinic programs, program development and services. 

• Navigate the care continuum for patients by collaborating with the Medical Director and act as a "compass" for patients diagnosed and/or receiving therapy. 

• Ensure timely scheduling of diagnostic work-up, results reporting and communications between patients and the multidisciplinary team. 

• Promote the multidisciplinary team process and ensure patient receives necessary referrals and follow-up. 

• Provide efficient and effective care for patients and families and keep current with emerging technologies and treatment trends. 

• Coordinate cancer related patient/staff education programs, projects, services and groups. 

• Assist with community events, evaluate the results and continue outcomes research. 

• Compile and analyze Quality Improvement data and benchmarking. 

• Serve as a patient advocate by promoting timely, competent and compassionate care. 

• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements and certification/licensure. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Program completion in professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program) 

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer-specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle 

• Knowledge of oncology prevention diagnosis disease process and symptom management 

• Five years of nursing experience including two years in oncology 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) 

• Experience in case management mental health program development and community health/home care 

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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