Cancer Program Coordinator

Overview

MUST-HAVES/WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: • Valid California Registered Nurse license • Minimum of three years experience as RN in acute care environment in cancer/oncology that demonstrates progressive responsibility. • Current American Heart Association BLS/BCLS certification. • Track record of partnering effectively with both medical staff and non nursing departments • Track record of developing and mentoring others while creating an environment for learning and growth • Masters degree highly preferred • Previous management experience highly preferred • Previous management experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred • Unit specific specialty certifications preferred JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for coordination of patient care, policy development, data collection and analysis of process for all aspects of cancer program. • Monitors patient status, compliance, education, and program requirements to ensure compliance with all regulations. • Maintains practice standards according to California Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope of Practice and ANA Work Ethics, The Joint Commission and all other regulatory agencies. • Acts as a role model by demonstrating compliance with Code of Conduct. • Utilization of the nursing process when making decisions related to patient care is essential. POSITION SUMMARY: • Under the direction of the Executive Director Inpatient Services manages, develops and coordinates the Commission on Cancer, Cancer Program, directs and supervises all functions and activities, develops policy/procedures/protocols to meet standards and regulations as appropriate. • Collects/supervises and monitors data collection, process and outcomes of cancer program. • Works collaboratively with hospital partnerships, such as the City of Hope and Kaiser.

Benefits

Company

We are a full-service 420-bed, not-for-profit, acute care, medical and surgical hospital. Serving the community for 60 years, our is the preeminent healthcare facility for our district’s nearly 1.2 million residents. We're a Level II trauma center, Advanced Primary Stroke Receiving Center, STEMI center and Baby-Friendly facility. We receive more than 218,000 patient visits each year, deliver 5,400 babies and treat nearly 1,000 trauma patients. Located just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, the Antelope Valley is one of Southern California’s fasted growing communities.