North Memorial Health Career Portal

More than coworkers. A health family.

Find a career at North Memorial Health.

Explore North Memorial Health

RN Physician Nurse Coordinator

Robbinsdale, MN

About North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health, you're part of an inclusive health family that is rooted in our values of relationships, inventiveness, and accountability. Empathy and care are at the heart of North's culture which is designed to actively support each team member's wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower customers to achieve their best health.

About this position

Coordinates patient flow throughout the Cancer Center, provides individualized direct patient care and assists physicians in treatment/management of medical oncology and hematology patients who may include adults or geriatrics. Provides education and support to patients and their families specific to the patient's disease.

Ideal candidate would be an Oncology RN for this role.

What we’ll expect from you

• Utilizes the nursing processes of assessment, problem identification, planning, intervention and evaluation in providing patient care in the clinic or in coordinating complex treatment admissions with regards to physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and psychosocial needs. Practices competently to care for patients throughout therapy delivery by reviewing lab findings, assessing response to treatments, monitoring and management of side effects or treatment toxicities, recognizing oncologic emergencies, collecting the patient's history and reviewing of physiologic systems.
• Supports patients and their family members by collaborating with other disciplines to facilitate the care of patients with complex needs including utilization of services such as social service, spiritual consultation, support groups, education offerings, nutritional counseling or care managers.
• Manages projects and assists in program development and role evaluation as assigned.
• Supports research opportunities for the patient by collaborating with the appropriate research staff in the implementation of research protocols and re-enforcing procedures related to the research protocol. Assures that research findings, which improve the quality of patient care, are incorporated into nursing practice.
• Provides or coordinates education regarding the disease process and treatments selected for the specific disease process for new and established patients.
• Assists in the accomplishment of population specific goals by improving clinical operations using managed care principles resulting in clinical efficiencies.
• Supports other staff by assisting with procedures such as lab draws from central access devices (CAD) and injection of medication into Omaya reservoirs, according to established clinic and nursing protocols.
• Communicates lab and test results or other information to patients or designated family members as directed by the physician. Provides for timely response to patient phone calls using physician standing orders or as directed after consultation with the physician.
• Documents appropriately in the clinic medical record using Assessment, Intervention and Response format (AIR) notes completely and in a timely manner.
• Attends billing/coding in-services and practices the charge ticket procedure designated for this job class.
• Cooperates with other staff and PNCs and supports the flow of patients in the clinic by assisting other physicians as needed in the care and management of their patients.
• Assists with patient care in the clinic as schedule allows or as necessary such as administering chemotherapy.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge and competency in the field of oncology and hematology nursing care including symptom management. Seeks opportunities to publish, speak and consult in area of expertise.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The employee is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The employee is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list. • Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
• Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

Interested? Here are our requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Master's degree in nursing preferred.   

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Oncology experience required.
• Experience in administration of chemotherapy preferred.
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with an oncology focus preferred.
• Experience in planning and implementation of programs/reserach required. • Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.      

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory

• Current licensure as RN in State of Minnesota
- State Requirement
• Oncology certification is required within one year of hire. Selected candidate must maintain certification
- NMHC Standard

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory where Applicable

• Current licensure as RN in State of Minnesota
- State Requirement
• Oncology certification is required within one year of hire. Selected candidate must maintain certification
- NMHC Standard     

Licensure/Certification(s) Preferred

None     

Posting Date:


EEO/AA STATEMENT

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947.


INSPECTION OF AAP
North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor.
As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmative Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.
Link to Policy



North Memorial Health

Be challenged. Be empowered. Be accountable. Join an empowering, supportive, and responsive environment that delivers unmatched customer service - not only for the community we serve but our own team members, too.

Explore North Memorial Health

A culture of unmatched customer service

Purpose, meet passion. North Memorial Health is big enough to allow for professional and personal growth, but small enough to see your dedicated work driving change.

Explore North Memorial Health

A culture of unmatched customer service

This isn’t healthcare as usual. We support our team members in developing inventive approaches to achieving our customers’ best health and wellbeing. Here, every team member can make their mark, and that’s the way we like it.

Explore North Memorial Health

A culture of unmatched customer service

More than a workplace — a health family. North Memorial Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to support team members through health, financial, career growth and work/life balance.

Explore North Memorial Health

A culture of unmatched customer service

Ready to be inspired? Join an empowering, supportive, and responsive environment that delivers unmatched experience to customers across the Twin Cities. Join our health family at North Memorial Health.

Picture of Robert, North Memorial Health Pharmacy Technician
North Memorial Health has always provided an equal opportunity for me to excel within this organization while pursuing a passion to help others with the support of a true team!Robert, North Memorial Health Pharmacy Technician

Already have an account?

Login to view your applications, set up alerts and more.