Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
GW Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, DC

Oncology Nurse Coordinator

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) was incorporated in July 2000 as a not-for-profit, physician-led practice group. The organization functioned as an independent organization in support of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences as a multi-specialty physician practice group. The GW MFA has grown to become the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington, DC metro region with more than 500 physicians and nearly 200 APP providers. In 2018, the MFA bylaws were revised to allow The George Washington University to serve as the sole corporate member while the MFA retained independent 501c3 status. The purpose of the change was to ensure alignment between the MFA and The George Washington University. MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals. The GW MFA's leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach. Position Summary The Nurse Coordinator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The Nurse Coordinator will be the point of contact for a specific group of patients, including hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and/or breast cancer patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordination of Care * Perform comprehensive nursing assessment of patients within scope, in clinical areas, and via telephone in collaboration with MD/NP/PA providers * Communicate with MD/NP/PA regarding patient needs in a clinically appropriate and timely manner. * Participates in coordination of the plan of care with the multidisciplinary team * Collaborate with Infusion Center nurses and staff in the care and treatment of patients. * Serve as a liaison between the physician and the patient/family for home and hospice care. Education of patients and caregivers * Assess educational needs patients and support system by taking into consideration barriers to care, and current clinical needs * Provides and reinforces education to patients and support system about diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, post-treatment care, and survivorship * Orients and educates patients and caregivers to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team members and roles and available resources * Offer patient, family, and caregiver education related to symptom management, diagnosis, and treatment; develops and implements patient education materials related to same. * Educates and reinforces the significance of adherence with patients and caregivers regarding treatment schedules, protocols, and follow up Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred * OCN/BMTCN certification required within 12 months of hire date. Experience * One year of experience in Oncology nursing required * Outpatient Medical Oncology experience preferred * Ambulatory experience preferred #INDGWU