Oncology Clinic Nurse Specialist

$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Reports to the Manager or designee. Manages resources through interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes for oncology patients. Coordinates research data, community physicians and Beacon Health System resources into a seamless model of access and care that benefits patients, participating physicians and family members. Serves as a hospital and Beacon Medical Group ambassador from the patient's first contact to follow‑up post‑treatment for coordination of care.

Provides education regarding services available to oncology patients through and among the different specialty departments of the Cancer Center. Develops survivorship care plans for all eligible oncology patients and provides teaching and resources for optimal survivorship care.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Assisting adult oncology patients as they navigate through the healthcare system.
• Conducting initial discussions with newly diagnosed patients (and families) to determine any needs or barriers that may influence their participation in their care.
• Networking with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure effective implementation of patients' plans of care and the establishment of desired patient outcomes.
• Assisting the physician by acting as a liaison between the family and the inter‑disciplinary team by educating and assisting with the understanding of the plan of care to patients, families and other members of the healthcare team.
• Providing support to patients with issues or concerns regarding such things as insurance, transportation, child care, financial resources, language barriers and education; also managing the patient's concerns so they can focus on getting well.
• Initiating referrals within Beacon Medical Group and other community agencies in order to connect patients with the resources needed to eliminate barriers to care such as pain management, financial counselors, access to transportation, language barriers, child care, complementary services, nutritional referral, etc., with the goal to help the patient by managing concerns so they can focus on getting well.
• Collaborating with community agencies to coordinate referrals as needed.
• Utilizing interdisciplinary care conferences as a mechanism to plan interventions for patients.
• Encouraging patient compliance with medical instructions and referrals by educating the patient and family and supporting the physician's treatment recommendations as necessary.
• Reporting information regarding variance trends to the manager/director or the appropriate Physician reviewer for review and action.
• Referring information regarding variance trends to the Director or the appropriate Physician Reviewer for review and action.
• Coordinating the gathering and reporting of patient outcome information, which includes following up with patients after procedures.
• Developing and discussing a survivorship plan that outlines treatment received, late and long term effects of their treatment and short term and longer term follow up guidelines.
• Conducting health screenings and providing educational offerings in the community.
• Maintains an active role in the Oncology Care Committee, reporting all activities to the group and the American College of Surgeons as required.

• Compiling and analyzing data that is required for generating reports; also ensuring the data accurately represents utilization trends and patterns.
• Preparing summaries and reports for review by the Oncology Care Committee.

• Managing the patients under each individual oncology clinic and/or BMG clinic.
• Providing direct nursing care for multidisciplinary clinics.
• Coordinating the scheduling of necessary procedures and follow up required.