Registered Nurse (RN) Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Coordinator RN

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cancer Center

Req #: 0000215371

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President, Oncology Support Services the RN Program Coordinator will work with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure smooth planning and execution of the Incidental Finding Program

The RN Program Coordinator will manage the workflow of patients in the Program from radiological incidental findings through care coordination

The RN Program Coordinator serves as a patient advocate to ensure appropriate timeliness and access to care

The RN Program Coordinator will work with medical staff, participate in institutional activities, and attend community events

The RN Program Coordinature will ensure that Cancer Centers are in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations, Coordination will be shared with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Trinitas, and Rahway Medical Center with possibility of expansion to other facilities within the RWJ Barnabas Health System

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate from an NLN Accredited School of Nursing

• Oncology experience required

• BSN/BA/BS Degree

• Successful completion of all orientation programs

• Ability to navigate complex emotional and ethical situations with empathy and professionalism

Preferred:

• ONS/OCN Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Hybrid work schedule
• Full-Time, 37.5 hours
• Monday – Friday, position no weekends and no major holidays

Essential Functions:

• Answer calls independently for select issues related to new patient consults and follow up visits
• Assist in the referral of the patient to the appropriate physician or specialist for diagnosis and treatment
• Collaborates closely with physicians and members of the healthcare team to coordinate care of the patient
• Collaborates with community outreach department to educate referring physicians and facilities on available services
• Communicates patient needs to appropriate healthcare team members and departments
• Communicates with referring physician s offices as appropriate to meet patient and physician needs
• Develops and enhances processes to improve the clinical experience for patients
• Streamlines patient access to care, enhances quality care, and increases patient and provider satisfaction
• Develops educational programs, materials, documentation tools and informational seminars for patients and physicians
• Educates and supports patients and their families
• Eliminates barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment
• Serves as a resource to the individual patient and referring physician throughout treatment
• Streamlines patient access to care, enhances quality care, and increases patient and provider satisfaction
• Works in the community setting to promote education, prevention and early detection of cancer within outreach programs and physician practices
• Updates and maintains statistics on new patient volume and referral patterns

• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer