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Stanford Health Care

Nurse Coordinator (RN), GI Oncology

Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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The Gastrointestinal Oncology Nurse Coordinator (RN) is a full-time, exempt position. This role is for an experienced registered nurse who is motivated to function in a fast-paced collaborative team with MDs, APPs, RNs, medical scribes and medical assistants. These teams work together to care for a robust clinical practice of patients with malignant diagnoses of gastrointestinal cancer. Our gastrointestinal oncology program is dedicated to finding cancer treatments that offer the greatest efficacy with the fewest complications which are based on a multi-specialty approach to cancer care.

We are dedicated to transforming cancer care and are committed to the quality of the patient experience throughout the continuum of patient care. The Nurse Coordinator (NC) will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with world-renowned medical oncologists and surgical oncologists who are experts in Gastrointestinal Oncology. The NC will also work closely with other members of the cancer care team who provide clinical trial coordination, multispecialty tumor boards, supportive care, palliative care, and survivorship.

What You Will Do

Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience

Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions

Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters

Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes

Always focuses on patient safety and quality of nursing care during each encounter

Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies in the virtual environment, often establishing long-term relationships

Acts as partners, advocates, and advisors, assists and supports patients/families in the optimal management of their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences

Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of and access to appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum

Collaborates with inpatient and other clinic staff to develop informational/educational materials appropriate for the patient population. Assesses learning needs of patient populations and develops curriculum/content accordingly

Demonstrates leadership by inspiring others to achieve their best and acknowledging the positive contributions of staff in the manner they wish to receive it. Promotes team building. Participates in formal and informal development and evaluation of staff competency

Maximizes productivity by focusing on goals, purpose and priorities. Completes written reports and projects within appropriate time frames. Reviews tasks, sets priorities, and revises plans for effective time management

Pursues lifelong learning to update and expand clinical, organizational, and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional practice

Utilizes performance improvement methodology to design data collection systems / processes and identifies opportunities to improve care / service for patients

Other duties, as assigned including On Call responsibilities

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university Required

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related "registered nurse (RN)" work experience

Ambulatory experience preferred

Oncology experience strongly recommended

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge in specialty area of practice

Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area

Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, the health care system, the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice

Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; department standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the assigned work area

Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights

Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions

Demonstrated skills in teaching, educating, problem-solving, and critical thinking

Demonstrated skills in translating complex medical terminology for patients, and answering questions

Demonstrated skills in communication and effective interaction with others in challenging situations

Demonstrated skills in project development/management, if applicable

Ability to anticipate, assess, plan for, and manage physical, psychological, social needs, and quality of life of the patient and family/caregiver, and provide appropriate support, comfort, and reassurance

Ability to apply a professional nursing code of ethics and professional guidelines to clinical practice

Ability to evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of individual patients

Ability to integrate patient care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team and provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care

Licenses and Certifications

California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens: Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and practices, including employment. SHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $72.55 - $96.15 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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