Registered Nurse Coordinator - Cancer Center 3-2 GI/Thoracic Durham, NC

Duke Gi Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. The Duke Gi Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, a Nurse Coordinator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The Gi Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator is a key member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team, which includes providers, residents, fellows and other clinical support staff. This professional provides clinical support to patients and caregivers, such as comprehensive assessment, general and focused education, and decision-making support. The Gi Coordinator has the skills and knowledge to coordinate quality, patient-centered care through effective communication with the interprofessional cancer care team. This person will work in the clinic as well as have some work from home time. In alignment with the position statement published by Ons, the Nurse Coordinator role encompasses the following: Coordination services facilitate care transitions through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. The Nurse Coordinator should practice in accordance with the Ons Oncology Nurse Navigator Core Competencies as applicable to their practice. The core competencies of include coordination of care, communication, education, and professional role. The nurse in a RN Coordinator role should possess comprehensive oncology expertise, as evidenced by certification through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation or other oncology nursing certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or within 2 years of hire. RN Coordinators advocate for adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and pathways and participates in the collection and analysis of patient outcome data to optimize patient and organizational outcomes. The workload of the RN Coordinator will be based upon data from reliable and valid metrics, including health system standards and measures sensitive to the contribution to the navigation process.

Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing 1 year of Oncology experience preferred

Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic HealthFour years' experience in an oncology setting Must obtain an Oncology Nurse (OCN) within one year of hire Registrations, Certifications, and/or Licenses: Current unencumbered NC RN license. Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association