Rectal Cancer Program RN Coord

OverviewThe Rectal Cancer Program (RCP) Coordinator for the Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital reports to the Cancer Institute Administrator. The RCP is a Registered Nurse who directly supports the Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) through coordination of MDT meetings and collection of pertinent patient information for analysis during the MDT meetings. The RCP prioritizes interaction with patients and coordinates the patients’ care with health care providers, regarding appointments, treatments, diagnostic tests, and progress with their treatment plan. The RCP will ensure that patient care plans follow all guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) and monitors program data. Overall, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, with physicians from referring institutions, and the SFH MDT to ensure quality care for SFH rectal cancer patients. This candidate must also have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain balance among multiple competing priorities. The RCP must be able to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.Job DetailsPosition RequirementsProvide comprehensive administrative support to the MDT meetings (including management of accurate & timely information to enable clinical decision making)Plan and organize the colorectal tumor board activities and prepare case conference and registry reportsRegister and monitor patients with suspected and confirmed rectal cancer throughout their diagnostic and treatment pathwaysOversee that patient care pathways are followed according to guidelines, including time targets for relevant interventionsProactively coordinate patient pathways with health care providers/organizations, oversee that all appointments, diagnostic tests, and treatments are booked within NAPRC time targetsLiaison with relevant departments within the facility to assemble all pertinent information for MDT meetingsCommunicate with referring organizations or providers to capture all relevant patient details for discussion at the MDT meetingsContact patients to obtain information about dates, locations, and results of tests and treatments performed outside of the accredited RCPCollect data for the registration of patients with hereditary colorectal conditionsOrganize and communicate investigations and appointments for colorectal cancer and familial adenomatous polyposis patients and their familiesDemonstrated ability to identify problems and make reasonable recommendations and/or take the necessary action to resolveHandle confidential and sensitive matters with discretionHave superior patient customer service skillsPerform other related SFH CoC Cancer Program duties as assigned. Position QualificationsCurrent NYS RN License, BSN/OCN preferred, BLS Certification requiredMinimum of 2 years clinical experience as an RN requiredA minimum of 2 years of current experience as a Registered Nurse in the colorectal specialty area (i.e. colorectal cancer, hereditary colorectal conditions, bowel disorders, stomas) preferredAdvanced knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn new software applicationsKnowledge of community resources and standards of care, ability to interact with community groups, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skillsThis range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.