JOB TITLE: Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) serves as a clinical and care coordination resource for an assigned physician and advanced practice provider (APP) team. This role collaborates with providers, registered nurses, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate oncology and hematology care across the continuum of treatment. The Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) supports clinical workflows, coordinates diagnostic and supportive services, facilitates communication, reinforces patient education, and ensures timely completion of provider-directed care activities while practicing within the scope of LPN licensure.
Scope
Functions within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurse licensure and established oncology practice standards. Serves as a key member of the provider care team, supporting coordination of patient care, treatment-related services, clinical communication, and patient education under the direction of the physician, APP, or Registered Nurse as appropriate.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care Coordination and Clinical Workflow
- Support coordination of care for oncology and hematology patients throughout treatment and follow-up.
- Monitor and manage clinical communications through the EHR, patient portals, telephone encounters, and other communication platforms.
- Review and route patient concerns, treatment questions, laboratory results, imaging reports, pathology findings, and provider messages according to established protocols.
- Review outside medical records, consultation reports, and diagnostic results to support provider workflows.
- Track completion of provider orders, referrals, testing, treatment plans, and follow-up activities.
- Coordinate transitions of care and communication among patients, providers, departments, and external healthcare organizations.
- Report urgent findings and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse or provider.
Treatment and Diagnostic Support
- Coordinate molecular, genomic, pathology, and specialty testing as directed.
- Obtain and organize supporting documentation required for testing and treatment approvals.
- Assist with coordination of outside treatments, specialty referrals, radiation therapy, and supportive care services.
- Monitor completion of testing, referrals, and treatment-related activities.
Patient Care and Education
- Provide nursing care within the scope of LPN licensure.
- Obtain patient information, perform assigned assessments, and collect clinical data for provider and RN review.
- Assist with patient examinations, procedures, and clinical treatments as appropriate.
- Perform central line care and other designated clinical services according to organizational policy and competency.
- Reinforce education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, symptom management, and supportive care resources.
- Prepare patient education packets and educational materials.
- Utilize teach-back methods to support patient understanding and report education needs to the RN or provider.
- Educate patients regarding follow-up requirements and when to contact the healthcare team.
Collaboration, Quality, and Team Support
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, RNs, infusion staff, pharmacy, laboratories, research personnel, financial counselors, navigators, schedulers, and external healthcare organizations.
- Support workflow coordination to improve provider efficiency and patient access.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions as appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with clinic policies, regulatory standards, and oncology best-practice guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and patient safety initiatives.
- Promote medication safety and safe handling of hazardous drugs according to organizational policies.
- Participate in staff meetings, training activities, and organizational initiatives.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
Required
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Nebraska.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Required
- Minimum one year of nursing experience.
PREFERRED:
- Oncology, hematology, infusion, ambulatory care, or care coordination experience.
- Experience utilizing electronic medical record systems and oncology-specific software.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of practical nursing principles and oncology patient care.
- Understanding of oncology and hematology treatment processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume workflows.
- Effective communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to coordinate care across multiple departments and healthcare organizations.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, safety, and teamwork.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work requires exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously. Ability to assist patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and wheelchair assistance. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous medications while adhering to established safety standards.
