Req# 28719 Aultman Health Foundation, CANTON, OH AULTMAN HOSPITAL Aultman Health Foundation Full Time, Day Shift, 7:00am-5:30pm 4 days PURPOSE OF POSITION RN Care Coordinator is an integral part of the cancer team, responsible for guiding patients through cancer treatment, providing support, and triaging ongoing patient needs. Duties will vary according to patient population disease state and workflow needs, but the overall goal is to provide seamless care and a point of contact for healthcare providers, patients and family members. Inherent in this job is the ability to communicate with health care providers and act as a liaison to the patient and family. RESPONSIBILITIES Each RN Care Coordinator will work directly with an assigned physician Provide patient education related to chemotherapy treatment and management of side effects Obtain signature on chemotherapy consent for physicians, providing a copy to the Infusion Center for Cerner Enter staging of disease in EMR Load chemotherapy regimen as prescribed by physicians, including any changes in treatment Provides daily orders to the Infusion Center from assigned physician following physician review, and approval w/ signatures Arrange supportive meds for home: antiemetics and/or steroids Contact patient day after first treatment to mitigate issues and provide support Provide symptom management for patients on phone or walk-in clinic Provides phone triage support, appropriately prioritizes calls and patient needs Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners for symptom management issues Coordinate concurrent chemotherapy and radiation as ordered Assist physicians with special requests Delegate tasks to phone triage staff as needed Utilizes resources in Cancer Program to assist in care: Navigation, Social Worker, and Research Coordinators EXPECTATIONS Serve as first point of nursing contact for patients in the practice. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issue Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues Collaborates with patient, family, and healthcare team in the conduct of nursing practice Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession Establishes a trusting relationship with the patient and their caregivers Provides education for the patient and family on all aspects of care and treatment and distributes written teaching tools that are culturally competent Keeps accurate and timely records in patient medical record Promotes patient wellness through anticipating needs, educating and referring to valid resources and supports Informs physician and other healthcare personnel of changes in condition Collaborates with the principle provider to facilitate referrals, treatment schedules and symptom control Establishes a trusting relationship with the patient and their caregivers Guides the patient to through each phase of ca