Oncology Care Coordinator RN

Company: Pacific Central Coast Health Center
Location: Santa Maria
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Dignity Health Infusion Services is the only program on the Central Coast to offer comprehensive in-home infusion services. Our pharmacists and team of specially-trained nurses work with your doctor to provide care you need, where you are the most comfortable-at home. What is Infusion Therapy? Home Infusion Therapy involves the administration of medications and nutrition therapy using parenteral and enteral routes. This care is administered to patients in the convenient and comfortable surroundings of comfortable surroundings of their own home and allows them to take a more active role in their own health care. Home Infusion Therapy is not only more cost-effective than inpatient treatment; it eases the stress and anxiety of treatment resulting in better patient outcomes. Available Therapies: Antibiotic Therapy, Antiemetic Therapy, Biotech Therapies (Remicade, Enbrel, Humira etc), Catheter Care and Maintenance, Chemotherapy, Enteral Therapy, Heart Failure Therapies, Hydration, IVIG Therapy, Osteoporosis Therapies, Pain Management, Steroid Therapy & Total Parenteral Nutrition.
Responsibilities
The incumbent is accountable for the day to day planning and care coordination provided to patients receiving surgical, medical, in-patient or outpatient healthcare services in Cancer Care.
Qualifications
Minimum

• Required training or certification in patient navigation or willing to successfully complete training in patient navigation (required).
• Registered Nurse with 2-3 years experience in cancer care and treatment (required).
• Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification required.
• Special skills required include: good presentation and computer skills; experience in educating and/or navigating adults one-on-one and in larger groups; comfortable in dealing with death and dying; ability to deal with people in extremely stressful situations
  Pay Range
  $44.73 - $64.85 /hour

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