Nurse Coordinator Radiation Oncology
BJC HealthCare
**City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri
**Categories:** Nursing Services
**Job Status:** Full-Time
**Req ID** : 104145
**Pay Range:** $62,400.00 – $102,710.40 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
**Additional Information About the Role**
+ Opportunity in an Outpatient area
+ Monday - Friday; No Weekends, Holidays or Call
+ 4/10 Hour Shifts
+ Oncology or coordinator experience preferred
+ Located lower level of Center for Advanced Medicine
The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is an international leader in cancer treatment, research, prevention, education and community outreach. It is the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute and membership in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S. News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite.
**Overview**
**_Barnes-Jewish Hospital_** at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Radiation Oncology Department houses a variety of therapeutic equipment, including 8 linear accelerators; a full Brachytherapy suite; a Gamma Knife center; two CT simulators and a dedicated MRI unit.¿ Radiation Oncology is also building a proton facility due to open in January 2010.¿ The department supports two radiation therapy technology programs and a medical dosimeter programs via affiliations with local universities.
**Preferred Qualifications**
**Role Purpose**
Coordinates the health care of select patient populations/designated service across the continuum of care. Responsible for coordination of patient contact, patient education, prepares patient/family for procedure/test in collaboration with the healthcare team.
**Responsibilities**
+ Facilitates patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
+ Coordinates the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence-based clinical practice.
+ Monitors care and data to optimize patient outcomes.
+ Facilitate the education of patients and families. Acts as a resource to the health care team.
+ Ensures actions meet and support the overall goals of the business.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Education**
+ Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing
**Experience**
+ 2-5 years
**Supervisor Experience**
+ No Experience
**Licenses & Certifications**
+ RN
**Preferred Requirements**
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
**Benefits and Legal Statement**
**BJC Total Rewards**
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
+ Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
+ 401(k) plan with BJC match
+ Tuition Assistance available on first day
+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development
+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
+ Adoption assistance
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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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