Westcancercenter
Registered Nurse - Full Time - Wolf River
Germantown, TN. Posted 16 days ago
The role
The Registered Nurse serves as a care coordinator for patients throughout their cancer journey. This role assesses physical, psychological, and social needs and ensures care coordination, education, and support.
What you will do
- Assess patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to optimize care planning
- Coordinate communication between patients and providers to support continuity of care
- Guide patients through the healthcare system
- Track and document patient data in an accurate and organized manner
- Deliver direct patient care and perform clinical procedures within scope of training
- Provide education and support to patients and their families
- Conduct telephone follow-ups and patient communication
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- At least one (1) year of nursing experience in a medical, surgical, or clinical setting
- Current RN license in the state of employment (or compact license)
- BLS certification required for all new hires and transfers
- Knowledge of health system resources and patient navigation practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving ability
- Proficient in computer systems and documentation
- Compassionate and professional demeanor in all patient interactions
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and patient care
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Experience in outpatient nursing and scheduling
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the company
West Cancer Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. The team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.