Cancer Program Coordinator RN
Company: CHI Memorial Chattanooga
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed
between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is
once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a
Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to
be the regional referral center of choice providing health care
throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. - -We offer the
following benefits to support you and your family: -
Responsibilities
The RN Program Coordinator is responsible to Oncology Clinical
Services Director for providing leadership fordesignated services
in the cancer program to improve outcomes through the development
and maintenance ofpatient care pathways, operational processes and
quality metrics. The RN Coordinator will be responsible forworking
in collaboration with the Medical Director of a Center of
Excellence, for the Cancer Strategy andAdvisory Team, supporting
physicians and other health care providers to develop, implement,
and/or ensurestandards of care are followed. He/she implements
plans and identifies resource requirements needed toadvance the
program. Additionally, they continually strive to improve and
refine existing services for efficientand timely access and
facilitate integrated patient care. He/she serves as a clinical
expert/resource to patients,families, staff, and referring
physicians to educate and provide evidenced based information.
Also, theydisseminate relevant research findings and identify
opportunities for participation in the development ofresearch
initiatives. The Coordinator participates in market outreach and
community education/awarenessactivities as requested including
events in Cancer awareness month/s. The Coordinator also services
as theNurse Navigator for their assigned patient population.
Qualifications
Required Education BSN or actively working on BSN -Required
Licensure and Certifications RN, OCN certified within 6 months if
employee has current oncologyexperience meeting ONCC practice
guidelines for certification testing.If no previous oncology
experience, employee must take OCN examwithin 15 months of
employment (if practice hours requirement met)and must be certified
within 18 months. -Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and
AbilitiesKnowledge of national guidelines for cancer treatment,
includingNCCN. Ability to plan and lead Center of Excellence
meetings. Strongorganizational/relational skills needed. -PREFERRED
Qualifications 3 Years of Oncology Nursing or related clinical
background.Knowledge of oncology clinical trials.
Keywords: CHI Memorial Chattanooga, Chattanooga , Cancer Program Coordinator RN, Other , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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