Job Abstract

Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team, the Nurse Coordinator provides expert nursing care for Radiation/Oncology patients with a variety of complex treatment options. The nurse coordinator serves as a contact point for new patients, family members, referring physicians, department physicians, RTT’s and other Radiation Oncology team members as well as a contact point for the coordination and facilitation of the care of the patient in specialty and procedural areas outside of Oncology. The Nurse Coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of treatment and survivorship. The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of Radiation Oncology patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before, during and after treatment.

Specific daily responsibilities include triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, notifying Providers of any upcoming orders needed, providing initial and ongoing patient education. Directing the coordination of care for the patient across disciplines, and care continuum as needed. Nurse coordinators will focus on new patient referrals, coordinating their care through multimodality treatments and ensuring they move efficiently and safely through their care journey.

This position will support the Radiation Oncology team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers. The nurse will coordinate changes to treatment plans as delegated by the provider. The nurse coordinator will educate patient on any changes and document in the EHR.


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• Minimum three (3) years of Oncology experience
• Prior Radiation Oncology experience
• MS in Nursing with a focus in adult nursing practice or leadership
• BSN
• OCN certification

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent RN clinical employment experience with a minimum of one year of experience in ambulatory Oncology
• Knowledge of malignant hematology, and immunosuppressive therapy and associated side effects in adult patients
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area and patient caseload
• Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and professional conduct
• Computer literate (esp. MS Word, Outlook and internet use) and willingness/ability to learn all EHRs as needed
• Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload
• Demonstrated clinical competence including effective leadership, teaching, and communication skills or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations