GENERAL SUMMARY:

Cares for oncology patients through the continuum of care. Provides individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality health and psychosocial care from prediagnosis through all phases of the cancer continuum to promote optimal outcomes. Maintains regular contact with medical staff, physician providers and their office staff and documents key components of patient interactions. Collects pertinent data and information related to identifying outcome measures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Conducts initial and periodic patient assessments to identify physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs and barriers to care.

*Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop a plan and facilitate referrals to address needs and barriers.

*Facilitates the coordination of patient care services to ensure excellence in patient care and timeliness of patient care including coordination of services, treatment and communication among the medical team.

*Facilitates development, implementation and adherence to clinical and evidence-based guidelines, as appropriate, to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.

*Builds therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients, families and caregivers through effective communication and listening skills.

*Provides anticipatory guidance, education and psychosocial support throughout the cancer continuum.

*Makes rounds on inpatient units and outpatient settings. Contacts oncology patients as appropriate.

*Participates in cancer conferences to further care planning and communication with healthcare providers.

*Documents patient encounters and provided services and maintains patient records accurately, completely, timely and confidentially according to procedures.

*Collaborates with staff to provide education for the patient and family according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn; assists patients, family and/or staff with problem-solving as indicated.

*Ensures all patient care is provided in accordance with Hospital and other regulatory and safety requirements including the Joint Commission, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Advanced nursing degree with a Masters in Nursing or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska preferred. Minimum of one (1) year clinical practice, nursing management, quality management or case management experience required. Minimum of one (1) year prior experience in oncology nursing preferred. Oncology Certification required or obtained within 24 months of hire.