Nursing Program Coordinator-Hem/Onc Clinic

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Overview

The Onco-Fertility Nursing Program Coordinator (NPC) works within the Fertility Preservation Program at CMH. This is a multidisciplinary team that consists of members from oncology, BMT, urology, and gynecology. The NPC is the lateral integrator for the team, acting as a unified point of contact while demonstrating patient/family care coordination. The NPC facilitates fertility preservation across a spectrum of multidisciplinary teams within Hematology/Oncology/BMT, other medical clinics, and lastly outside referrals. The NPC ensures all eligible patients, male/female from 0 days old to 23 years of age, receive timely and comprehensive fertility preservation support.  

The NPC is extremely self-driven and organized throughout each task. The organization is demonstrated through communication, logistics, and timely decision-making in collaboration with patients/families, and primary care teams.  

Manages and develops programs and services for specialty area. Coordinates and supervises the care of these patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Provides direct patient care and serves as a clinical expert for the education and consultati

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Meets the educational needs of patient/family, utilizing principles of teaching/learning.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Organizational and prioritization skills 
• Ability to balance the needs of patients and family members in distress with those of staff and providers 
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a complex, fast-paced, and challenging environment 
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to research when necessary 
• Knowledge of the processes involved in the diagnosis of the various types of cancer that affect people in their reproductive years 
• Knowledge of accepted treatment protocols for the various types of cancer that affect people in their reproductive years, with an emphasis on the most common/most detrimental to fertility 
• Willingness to acquire knowledge of evidence-based techniques to assist patients in complex decision-making 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3-5 years experience
  • Pediatric Nursing Experience
• Master's Degree Preferred
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO-MO or KS compact required within 60 days of Hire 
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager/Director) Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $36.75/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.