RN Clinical Oncology Practice

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      RN, Clincal Oncology Practice

REPORTS TO POSITION:      Clinical Manager of Cancer Services

DEPARTMENT:                       Cancer Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED:        April 2022

OUR VISION:                           Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                        In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                         Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Cancer Center at St. Charles Health System is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The cancer center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care treatments. All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Registered Nurse Clinical Oncology Practice serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within St. Charles Health System. This Registered Nurse collaborates and coordinates the delivery of quality, efficient and cost-effective health care services for patients with complex illnesses inclusive of all providers and partners of the health care team. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Serves as both a clinical and supportive resource for the patient and family by providing education about their illness, ensuring access to timely care, coordinating follow up, and assisting with other needs throughout the continuum of care.

Collaborates with healthcare providers and community resources to develop an evidence-based, comprehensive individualized plan of care. Ensures interventions are patient centered and facilitates effective and efficient medical utilization. 

Develops, documents, and monitors patient/family response to plan of care, and revises the plan as indicated. Provides patient self-management support and tools with a focus on empowering the patient/family to build capacity for self-care.

Act as a patient advocate and liaison between patients, PCP, specialists, hospital, post-acute care, and community resources to ensure timely access to services.

Performs clinical procedures and treatments within the nursing scope of practice including but not limited to injections, central line care, venipuncture, IV placement, and port access/flush.  

Assists with admissions to the hospital as needed.

Utilizes clinical interventions based on risk stratification and evidence-based clinical guidelines under the direction of designated leadership.

Gathers medical information from providers for the purpose of decision making for pharmaceutical utilization, referrals, and coordination of care. Monitors physician, patient, and staff satisfaction scores. Measures timeliness of care indicators and tracks patient volumes.

Completes timely post-hospital follow-up including review of discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and follow-up appointments.

Utilizes documentation and evaluation tools to efficiently and accurately document the processes and interactions with patients in the care coordination program. Maintains care coordination file in established clinical format using PC technology and system tools.

Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and in overall program evaluation of processes. Identifies problems and proposes/develops process improvement strategies to enhance care management services.

Participates in professional development, regarding evidence-based engagement, communication, behavior change, and care coordination strategies to incorporate into clinical practice that also keeps the health care team current.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in pat