Clinical Coordinator (Hematology/Oncology), Registered Nurse

Quick Facts

Role: Clinical Coordinator (Hematology/Oncology) — Registered Nurse

Focus: Direct patient care plus shift-based leadership for unit operations, patient flow, staffing, safety, and quality.

Description

The Clinical Coordinator reflects the organization’s mission and values and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory/accreditation standards. This experienced RN coordinates interdisciplinary patient care on a shift, including patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving. In addition to providing direct care, the role ensures safe, quality, and efficient operations for assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate unit operations each shift according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate shift staffing assignments to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care
• Direct patient care delivered by staff nurses and support personnel
• Champion new initiatives and support committee/task force efforts
• Communicate with patients and significant others about nursing care
• Implement action plans to ensure safe, quality, and efficient care
• Provide direct patient care; conduct ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their biopsychosocial and learning needs
• Monitor and document patient response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes
• Ensure quality improvement activities are completed for the shift
• Assess and intervene in critical situations and consult the manager/administrator as needed
• Ensure the unit environment is clean, safe, and free from hazards
• Analyze daily activity patterns and recommend operational/program changes
• Anticipate staffing needs for subsequent shifts and arrange coverage
• Communicate incidents effectively with appropriate personnel and report trends/issues to managers
• Provide input to the manager on staffing and cost containment strategies
• Assess and communicate staff development needs; orient staff to the Clinical Coordinator and Charge role
• Serve as a resource for staff and support effective relationships across departments

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum two years clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty
• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
• Two or more years in the clinical specialty
• Magnet-recognized certification for NM candidates (obtain within 1 year; specialty certification preferred)
• CPR (Basic Life Support)

Benefits

The role includes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility and details vary by employment classification; visit the benefits information page for the full listing.