Registered Nurse Coordinator- Chemotherapy Center Department- Poughkeepsie, NY - Vassar Brothers Medical Center : Job Details

Description Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center **$10,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals, pro-rated for Part-time!** RN (Registered Nurse) Coordinator Transfusion & Oncology position in Poughkeepsie, NY at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Full time Monday - Friday 40 hours per week 8:30am-5:00pm.Summary:This role oversees the daily clinical operations of the chemotherapy infusion suite, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care. The position serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, and administration, focusing on meeting the medical and psychosocial needs of oncology/hematology patients. The ideal candidate will be a strong and compassionate leader who fosters a culture of teamwork, empathy, and excellence in patient care while supporting and developing their team.Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Supervision:

• Demonstrate strong, compassionate leadership by fostering a supportive and empathetic work environment.
• Inspire and motivate staff through effective communication, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to their professional growth and well-being.
• Supervise and motivate clinical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
• Hire, evaluate, and manage staff performance, including development and disciplinary actions.
• Organize and prioritize clinical activities within the infusion suite.

Clinical Operations:

• Ensures delivery of care related it infusion systems including programming, troubleshooting, maintenance per manufacture and set guidelines to ensure safe delivery of care to patients requiring continuous chemotherapy infusion.
• Collaborate with pharmacy.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accurate chemotherapy order entry programs and protocols.

Quality and Compliance:

• Foster a safe and organized work environment that supports effective clinical practices.
• Promote and lead performance improvement initiatives, gathering and analyzing data to drive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with billing and coding regulations (CPT, ICD-9/ICD-10, HCPS) and audit daily charges.

Nursing Practice:

• Adhere to established nursing standards, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, chemotherapy, and blood products per hospital policies and national standards.
• Monitor patient labs and address incoming messages, coordinating with necessary personnel to resolve issues.

Patient and Family Education:

• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education.
• Plan, implement, and document effective teaching strategies to ensure understanding.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a culture of compassion and teamwork, modeling behaviors that promote respect and understanding among staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain and update personal and staff competencies and educational records.
• Participate in professional development, including attending staff development programs and relevant committees.
• Stay current with ONS standards and complete High Reliability Organization (HRO) training within six months of hire.

Qualifications: Required:

• Active NY RN license.
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing (BSN strongly preferred).
• At least five years of oncology experience preferred.
• OCN certification within 2 years of starting.
• Knowledge of ONS standards and high-reliability practices.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification.

Desired:

• Proficiency in IV therapy and central line management.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10, billing, and coding procedures.
• Experience with budget monitoring.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working Conditions:Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany: Vassar Brothers Medical CenterOrg Unit: 1866Department: Chemotherapy CenterExempt: YesSalary Range: $39.21 - $72.83 Hourly