RN - NURSE COORDINATOR, AMBULATORY INFUSION UNIT - ELLIS FISCHEL

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - Ambulatory Infusion Unit Salary Range: $34.46 - $51.02/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate Nurse Coordinator to join our team in the Ellis Fischel Ambulatory Infusion Unit. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in leadership, and is dedicated to delivering top-notch patient care. As the Nurse Coordinator, you will not only supervise and guide our talented team but also play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience. We are seeking an individual who is proactive, adaptable, and adept at fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to advancing healthcare, apply now to become our next Nurse Coordinator, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, and counseling all staff in the Ambulatory Infusion Unit, Symptom Evaluation Clinic, and Ellis Blood Draw Lab.

Instruct and advise staff on changes in policies, procedures, or working standards. Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures that are consistent with University and MU Health Care policies and procedures.

Provide direct patient care, including administering infusion therapies, monitoring patients, and managing potential complications.

Responsible for all aspects of daily infusion services operations and assures provision of care to infusion patients.

Serve as a resource to referring providers and staff in coordinating the care of patients.

Collaborate with other healthcare providers such as physicians, pharmacists, and laboratory staff, to ensure coordination of care. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, ensuring clear and timely communication of treatment plans and updates.

Coordinate with the Inpatient Oncology unit to schedule patient treatments.

Coordinate with the BMTCTP Coordinator in the scheduling and facilitation of patient care.

Confer with physicians and other department managers to resolve operational problems and promote communications and guest relations with patients and the public.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

One (1) year of nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.