RN Clinical Intake Coordinator - TVC Infusion Clinic at Legacy Health in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

Legacy Health

RN Clinical Intake Coordinator - TVC Infusion Clinic

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled



US-WA-VANCOUVER

Job ID: 25-42646
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Vancouver Oncology

Overview

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Coordinates clinical program development activities to support the strategic growth goals for the Legacy Cancer Center Institute Medical Oncology. Responsible for understanding market data analysis, planning, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of initiatives to increase volume to services and programs.  Works to integrate services and outreach activities to maximize our efficiency and increase patient referrals.  Develops, implements and evaluates a plan to maintain excellent relationships with referring physicians and facilities.  Works collaboratively with designated medical leaders, program directors, managers and staff to develop, implement and evaluate outreach goals.  Provides patient education and coordinates all aspects of new patient referrals to medical oncology. Main resource for all referring physicians to medical oncology.  Provides and implements care coordination of patient through the continuum of care with the medical oncologist.

 

Care of Patients
Performs and documents bio-psychosocial assessments according to patient age and condition.
Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.
Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.

Patient Safety
Promotes safe practice as it relates to patient care.
Recognizes, intervenes, and reports patient safety issues/risks.
Prevents transmission of communicable diseases in the healthcare setting.
Complies with all laws, regulations, scope of practice guidelines, and Legacy standards in providing patient care.

Patient Rights
Interactions with every individual demonstrate consideration, dignity, respect, and with cultural sensitivity.
Communicates and obtains information while respecting the rights of privacy and confidentiality of information.

Family Centered Care
Includes family and family dynamics in care planning and cultural competency.

Patient Education
Identifies patient/client education needs, assesses learning readiness and barriers to learning, creates/obtains, appropriate educational materials, teaches patient/client and evaluates effectiveness of education.

Critical Thinking
Ability to adapt existing knowledge to new situations.
Demonstrates the appropriate use of resources to gain information.
Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems.
Demonstrates a disciplined, intellectual process of applying skillful reasoning as a guide to belief or action. 
Demonstrates the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process used to ensure safe nursing practice and quality care.

Interpersonal Communication
Communicates with effectiveness and integrity, seeking solutions and desirable outcomes, builds collaborative relationships and consensus.
Exhibits professionalism, ethical practice, and customer-focused attention in all interactions and with all individuals irrespective of profession, cultural differences, economic status and/or personal convictions.
Demonstrates understanding of how own behavior affects others using effective communication skills to produce positive outcomes.

Information Management
Demonstrates proficiency in using computerized tools to communicate patient status, needs, responses to interventions/treatments and outcomes in a timely, appropriate manner.

Professional Development
Has a plan for professional development.
Demonstrates accountability for completion of required education and competencies and maintenance of licensure and certifications.
Demonstrates awareness of and supports Legacy Health departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Experience:

One-year registered nursing experience, or completion of either the Legacy Health RN Residency program or a nursing program that is equivalent in content, curriculum and duration. 

 

Knowledge/Skills: 

Positive interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community. 

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

 

 

 

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$50.00

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