Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Medical Practice Oncology Department- Poughkeepsie, NY (Background in Oncology Nursing or Medical Oncology Nursing)

Description Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Medical Oncology Poughkeepsie, NY | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 40 hrsweek (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, variable) Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high?quality cancer care. We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) to lead clinical operations within our Medical Oncology practice. In this dynamic leadership role, you will guide nursing staff, partner closely with the Practice Manager, and ensure exceptional care for a complex, high?risk patient population.If you're a proactive, mission?driven nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every daySummary:The Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Medical Oncology oversees both clinical and administrative workflows within the outpatient oncology practice. This role ensures the delivery of safe, patient?centered, evidence?based care for individuals facing complex oncologic diagnoses. The coordinator provides direct clinical support, leads and mentors the nursing team, and partners with the Practice Manager on operational decision?making.Responsibilities: Clinical Patient Care & CoordinationSupports physicians during patient visits, including conducting assessments and obtaining health histories.Coordinates patient care among nurses, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.Manages and triages incoming patient calls, ensuring timely clinical responses and clear treatment instructions.Obtains, tracks, and reviews clinical data (labs, imaging, pathology) to ensure ordered tests are municates abnormal findings to the primary physician and facilitate follow?up actions (additional testing, medication changes, referrals, etc.).Assists physicians with routine outpatient procedures.Leadership & Team DevelopmentLeads, supervises, and supports the nursing and medical assistant teams to ensure excellent clinical care.Trains newly hired nurses in oncology-specific assessment, triage, and practice standards.Collaborates with the Director of Nursing Education to ensure annual competencies are completed.Identifies ongoing educational needs and develop clinical education materials for staff.Quality, Safety & Performance ImprovementParticipates in oncology quality initiatives and performance improvement activities.Ensures adherence to regulatory and organizational compliance standards.Maintains and models Nuvance Health's Foundational Values: Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected.Multidisciplinary CollaborationWorks closely with a broad care team-including referring and primary care physicians, radiation oncology, inpatient teams, palliative care, survivorship programs, hospice, home care, social work, financial and nurse navigators, dietitians, and community support resources-to provide seamless care for complex oncologyhematology patients.Other DutiesPerforms additional responsibilities as needed to support exceptional patient care and practice operations.RequiredRegistered Nurse (RN)- NY State licenseBSN requiredMinimum 3 years of office-based nursing experienceBackground in Oncology Nursing or Medical Oncology NursingPreferredDemonstrated leadership experienceStrong communication and coordination skillsCommitment to patient advocacy and interdisciplinary teamworkWorking Conditions:Manual: Some manual skillsmotor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Credentials:RNCompany: Nuvance Health Med Practice PCOrg Unit: 1237Department: Med Oncology PhysiciansExempt: YesSalary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly

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