All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
·Benefits from Day One
·Paid Days Off from Day One
·Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: M-F, 8AM-4:30PM
The community you’ll be caring for:
·Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
·We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage
·Career growth and advancement potential
·Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
·AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
·We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
The role you’ll contribute:
The Head and Neck Cancer Care Coordinator supports patients in navigating the oncology medical system. Serves as a primary point of intake; ensuring patients have appropriate and timely medical and supportive services on an ongoing basis. Supports data collection, tumor board processes/participation, and marketing/community outreach efforts. Provides patient/family education for chemotherapy and biotherapy including mechanism of action, expected side effect management, and tumor site specific information. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
·Facilitates an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, multispecialty approach to cancer care throughout the care continuum.Navigates care for newly diagnosed Head and Neck Cancer patients and as needed for patients recommended for biopsy.
·Collaborates with supervisor in navigating patients (needs ranging from minimal to complex) from the diagnostic phase through treatment planning, medical management, and surveillance/ survivorship ensuring patients have appropriate, timely, medical, and supportive services.
·Completes accurate data collection with all appropriate information in a timely and efficient manner.Data collection will comprise appropriately 30% of work hours.
·Remains current in evidence-based cancer practice and new emerging trends in area of cancer specialty.
·Participates in and supports (per direction of supervisor) Tumor Boards, Journal Clubs, and other physician education venues.Involvement with these programs may include preparing patient history/ summary, requesting pathology and radiology reports, operating technical equipment, following up with physician team regarding treatment recommendation, etc.Participates in Head and Neck Cancer Program Leadership Committee.
·Serves as an educational resource for patients undergoing initial treatment, as well as patients undergoing changes to existing treatment.Supports patient/family education programs providing both one-on-one sessions and group forums.Provides patient/family education for chemotherapy and biotherapy including mechanism of action, expected side effect management, and tumor site specific information.
·Supports program awareness within the physician community and community at large.
·Develops appropriate relationships to maximize patient experience across departmental, campus, and physician/provider lines.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
·Three years of experience in Oncology Nursing OR Head and Neck nursing practice
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
·Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in Nursing
·Five years’ experience in Oncology Nursing or Head and Neck nursing practice
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
·Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Registered Nurse
·CPR/BLS certification
A new hire may begin employment provided the facility has the ability to facilitate the successful completion of the required AHA BLS program prior to any patient contact. This may be achieved using web-based training with voice-assisted manikin skills check off (ie: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program or Heartcode) or instructor-led training.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
·National Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.