Nurse Clinician-Neuro Oncology (.8)

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Position Summary

The Neuro Oncology Nurse Clinician plays a critical role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals diagnosed with neurological cancers. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, the Nurse Clinician develops and implements individualized care plans to ensure each patient has the resources, education, and support necessary for optimal follow-up care and outcomes. Key Responsibilities Patient Care Coordination Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for neuro oncology patients across the continuum of care Coordinate care activities among physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, pharmacists, physical/occupational therapists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Facilitate timely scheduling of diagnostic testing, procedures, consultations, and follow-up appointments Monitor patient status and proactively identify and address barriers to care Care Planning Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team for each patient in the neuro oncology program Ensure care plans address medical, psychosocial, functional, and educational needs Review and update care plans as patient conditions change throughout the treatment journey Patient and Family Education Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, and follow-up care expectations Assess health literacy and tailor educational approaches accordingly Connect patients and caregivers with appropriate community resources and support services Clinical Practice Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and triage of patient concerns Manage symptom-related calls and patient portal messages, escalating to the appropriate provider when indicated Administer or coordinate treatments and medications per established protocols and physician orders Document all clinical activity accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic health record (EHR) Quality and Program Development Participate in quality improvement initiatives specific to the neuro oncology population Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical pathways, protocols, and patient education materials Engage in departmental meetings, tumor boards, and multi-disciplinary care conferences Education: - Bachelor's Degree Broad based knowledge of nursing practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelors degree in Nursing required Experience: - 2+ years pediatric nursing experience, in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of patient care within a defined patient population, and gain knowledge and skill in pediatric nursing procedures and standards required