Registered Nurse Coordinator- Chemotherapy Center Department- Poughkeepsie, NY
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Salary Range: 39.21 - 72.83
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Date Posted:
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Description
This role oversees the daily clinical operations of the chemotherapy infusion suite, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care. The position serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, and administration, focusing on meeting the medical and psychosocial needs of oncology/hematology patients. The ideal candidate will be a strong and compassionate leader who fosters a culture of teamwork, empathy, and excellence in patient care while supporting and developing their team.
- Demonstrate strong, compassionate leadership by fostering a supportive and empathetic work environment.
- Inspire and motivate staff through effective communication, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to their professional growth and well-being.
- Supervise and motivate clinical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
- Hire, evaluate, and manage staff performance, including development and disciplinary actions.
- Organize and prioritize clinical activities within the infusion suite.
- Ensures delivery of care related it infusion systems including programming, troubleshooting, maintenance per manufacture and set guidelines to ensure safe delivery of care to patients requiring continuous chemotherapy infusion.
- Collaborate with pharmacy.
- Assist in developing and maintaining accurate chemotherapy order entry programs and protocols.
- Foster a safe and organized work environment that supports effective clinical practices.
- Promote and lead performance improvement initiatives, gathering and analyzing data to drive outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with billing and coding regulations (CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10, HCPS) and audit daily charges.
- Adhere to established nursing standards, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, chemotherapy, and blood products per hospital policies and national standards.
- Monitor patient labs and address incoming messages, coordinating with necessary personnel to resolve issues.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
- Plan, implement, and document effective teaching strategies to ensure understanding.
- Cultivate a culture of compassion and teamwork, modeling behaviors that promote respect and understanding among staff, patients, and families.
- Maintain and update personal and staff competencies and educational records.
- Participate in professional development, including attending staff development programs and relevant committees.
- Stay current with ONS standards and complete High Reliability Organization (HRO) training within six months of hire.
- Active NY RN license.
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing (BSN strongly preferred).
- At least five years of oncology experience.
- OCN certification.
- Knowledge of ONS standards and high-reliability practices.
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.
- Proficiency in IV therapy and central line management.
- Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10, billing, and coding procedures.
- Experience with budget monitoring.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1866
Department: Chemotherapy Center
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $39.21 - $72.83 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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