Purpose of Job
- Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
Job Requirements
- Education
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
    - Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  - Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
- Experience
  - A minimum of 2 years Nursing experience required.
  - Previous ambulatory coordination experience required.
- License/Certifications
  - Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
  - Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
  - Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
  - Oncology Certified nurse (OCN) certification required within five years of hire.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
  - Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
  - Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
  - Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
  - Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Physical Requirements
- Weight Demands
  - Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Physical Activity
  - Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
    - Climbing
    - Crawling
    - Kneeling
    - Sitting
  - Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
    - Balancing
    - Carrying
    - Crouching
    - Distinguish colors
    - Keyboarding/typing
    - Lifting
    - Pulling/Pushing
    - Repetitive Motions
    - Stooping/bending
    - Twisting
  - Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
    - Fingering/Touching
    - Grasping
    - Hearing
    - Reaching
    - Seeing/Visual
    - Speaking/talking
    - Standing
    - Walking
- Job Hazards
  - Not Related:
    - Electrical Shock/Static
    - Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  - Rare (1-33%):
    - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
    - Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
  - Occasionally (34%-66%):
    - Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
    - Equipment/Machinery/Tools
    - Explosives (pressurized gas)
    - Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
  - Frequent (67%-100%):
    - Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
    - Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
    - Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Essential Job Functions
- Essential Functions I
  - Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
    - Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
  - Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs.
    - Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
    - Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
  - Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)
    - Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
    - Provides teaching specific to the patient.
    - Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
  - Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).
    - Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
    - Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
  - Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
    - Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
    - Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
    - Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
    - Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
  - Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.)
    - Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
    - Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
    - Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
    - Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
    - Maintains competence in area of experience.
    - Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
  - Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees. (Quality of Care).
    - Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
    - Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
    - Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
  - Fiscally accountable.
    - Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
    - Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
  - Guides patients, families and their caregivers to informed decision-making by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal patient care across the continuum.
  - Facilitates planning and provides education to patients and families about their individual diagnosis and treatment options.
  - Supports and navigates each patient through treatment by reinforcing education and coordinating information and care with a team of physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
  - Participates in treatment planning conferences with physicians, nurses, and allied health care professionals to discuss and determine the best treatment plan for each newly diagnosed patient with cancer.
  - Refers patients to appropriate support programs and resources within the center and community.
  - Teaches patients and families about prevention, screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options and the importance of early detection.
  - Facilitates education and participation in clinical research trials as appropriate.
  - Assists with the development of an ongoing survivorship plan.
- Essential Functions II
  - Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.
  - Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values, Employee Standards of Compassionate Care/AIDET and company policies/procedures.
  - Other duties as assigned.