15 oncology jobs found

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Health Educator II position is to assist with the planning, organizing, and implementation of health education programs in the Department and in the Community. This includes patient and community engagement, staff support, promotional initiatives, and partnerships that promote awareness of health needs, prevention strategies, and improved outcomes. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Promotes culture of service, innovation and learning. Regularly generates new ideas and is willing to take calculated risks. Seeks information about specific health problems in the community and initiates appropriate educational programs to meet needs. Assesses the knowledge of, attitude toward, and behavior of individuals, groups, or agencies regarding health problems and the quality and appropriateness of health care provision. Records, maintains, and submits weekly and monthly...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position while under the direction and supervision f a licensed physician is to assist in direct patient care, obtain and record medical data, provide counseling and patient education, and assist in those tasks delineated for physician assistant. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Assists in the routine daily needs of the outpatient office. Assist in answering questions from patients. Assists in the initial assessment of patients in the outpatient setting. This includes administrative as well as clinical (i.e., reviewing medical documentation brought/faxed from outside facilities) data collection and processing. Assists in preparation of History and Physical examinations prior to surgery. Makes rounds and examines patients on a daily basis. Works with the surgical residents to see that daily chart entries are madefor each patient....

Overview About the Role The Oncology RN Clinical Care Coordinator (OCC) works collaboratively with an oncologist in delivering care to their assigned patient population.  This is an outpatient position and requires oncology clinical experience and sound nursing knowledge related to the care of patients undergoing cancer treatment to assist with the education, the coordination of care, and ongoing assessment of the patient's response to treatment.  The OCCC assesses patients for symptoms, clinical and psychological needs, treatment-related concerns, and barriers to care. Provides education regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications, side effects, and symptom management. Connects patients and families with appropriate resources as determined by the healthcare team. Functions as the primary clinical point of contact for hematology and oncology patients and follow them throughout the continuum of care. Provides telephone and MyChart triage, escalates concerns...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Physician Assistant position, under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, is to provide comprehensive, hands-on care to patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to be actively involved throughout the continuum of care—from initial evaluation and surgical preparation through inpatient management, procedures, postoperative care, and outpatient follow-up.   The Physician Assistant will work closely with attending surgeons, residents, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, perform clinical procedures, provide patient and family education, and assist in the operating room. This position is ideal for a PA seeking a dynamic surgical role with meaningful patient interaction, procedural experience, and involvement in both hospital-based and ambulatory care....

Overview About the Role   The Senior Oncology Dietitian is considered an expert in oncology nutrition care. The Senior Registered Dietitian works closely with the multidisciplinary cancer team to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to individuals and groups in an outpatient cancer setting. The dietitian provides nutrition care to help patients meet their medical goals and objectives, including addressing nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, disease prevention, and overall wellness. Utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT), the dietitian assesses nutrition status, identifies nutrition diagnoses, and develops, implements, and evaluates outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutritional risk. The Senior Registered Dietitian provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and the community. Responsibilities also include training nutrition and dietetics interns and other healthcare...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate all phases of nutritional care for patients in the outpatient Cancer Center. Primary responsibilities include Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Care Plan Development and Follow-Up, Nutrition Education, and Nutrition Counseling for oncology patients. Provides nutrition and hydration requirements and recommendations throughout the continuum of cancer care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Provides treatment-related symptom management, nutrition support, and addresses quality-of-life concerns through medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and lifestyle recommendations for survivorship, health promotion, and disease prevention. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients receiving care at the Cancer...

Overview About the Role The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. As a member of the Medical Staff the APN demonstrates standards of professional practice that includes ethical decision making, job activities related to quality assessment/improvement, self-evaluation, leadership and research. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. The APN in the Hematology/Oncology Practice utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and the prescribing of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of patients diagnosed with a variety of hematologic or oncologic diseases. The APN practice will promote wellness through conducting research, providing education and works...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.   The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified position is to support the patient and the provider throughout the ambulatory care patient visit from registration through discharge and follow up.As a Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care Technician Certified will structure the patient flow for the physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. As directed by a Physician and University Hospital policy, the Ambulatory Care Technician Certified administers intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which may be delegated under State regulations. The Certified Medical Assistant will support all front end and clinical office procedures. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain a timely and organized flow of patients and visitors throughout their experience in Ambulatory Care Services and with University Hospital....

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is to be a skilled health provider who through a written collaborative practice agreement with a physician and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office, utilizes critical judgment in the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and the prescribing of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease. APN practice promotes wellness through conducting research, providing education, and impacting public policy and works autonomously as well as in interdisciplinary teams as resources and consultants. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency. The APN: - Exemplify the patient/family centered principles in interaction with staff, patients, and hospital personnel. - Employ Infection Control practices at...

Overview About the Role The Patient Navigator supports patients throughout their breast care journey and serves as a patient advocate, helping patients navigate through the health care system and ensuring appropriate appointments are scheduled in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines established by the Medical Director of the Practice/Department. The Patient Navigator assists with access-to-care, identifies and helps remove barriers that may delay care, develops relationships with referring health care providers, and supports the complete and efficient management of referrals, including the acquisition of necessary patient-care materials, medical records, imaging, pathology reports, and other relevant clinical information. This individual works with community groups to increase health awareness and provide health education. In addition, the Patient Navigator will track all new patient requests, provide monthly statistics, and monitors referral...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, diagnosing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse places emphasis on mobilizing patients and preventing skin break down, falls and implements the appropriate measures to achieve this. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving patient care goals according to the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.   The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient/family satisfaction,...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse (Infusion Center) position is to administer total patient care based on individualized needs of assigned patients and families in accordance with professional nursing standards. The Staff Nurse will utilize knowledge of chemotherapy and/or radiation oncology procedures to assess, screen, evaluate, educate, and provide care management/outcome management in accordance with professional nursing standards to adult patients who are under the care of the Outpatient Oncology Services team. The role of the RN includes practice/office support. Always demonstrates team approaches and flexibility by rotation between Oncology Service Departments as required. Shows a working knowledge of UH, Joint Commission & DOH regulations. Participates in evidence based nursing and related QA and PI endeavors.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides...

Overview About the Role The Staff Nurse (Cancer Center) is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of each individual and their family, in alignment with professional nursing standards. This role involves applying specialized knowledge in chemotherapy and/or radiation oncology to assess, screen, educate, and manage care for adult patients receiving treatment through Outpatient Oncology Services. The nurse also supports clinical operations and office functions, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork by rotating across various Oncology Service Departments as needed. A solid understanding of University Hospital, Joint Commission, and Department of Health regulations is essential. Additionally, the nurse actively contributes to evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides comprehensive,...

Overview About the Role The Staff Nurse (Cancer Center) is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care tailored to the unique needs of each individual and their family, in alignment with professional nursing standards. This role involves applying specialized knowledge in chemotherapy and/or radiation oncology to assess, screen, educate, and manage care for adult patients receiving treatment through Outpatient Oncology Services. The nurse also supports clinical operations and office functions, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork by rotating across various Oncology Service Departments as needed. A solid understanding of University Hospital, Joint Commission, and Department of Health regulations is essential. Additionally, the nurse actively contributes to evidence-based practice, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides comprehensive,...