RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Cancer Care
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary We're working to create a national model for
improving health. Today, we're focused on bringing our region
services that improve every facet of life to drive total health,
inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement,
and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative
culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their
practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a
rewarding, lasting career with impact. Job Duties The Pediatrics
Hematology/Oncology RN Coordinator serves in an expanded role to
assess patient needs, plan and provide nursing care and coordinate
follow-up care for patients receiving treatment in an outpatient
Hematology/Oncology setting. Primarily responsible for care
navigation throughout the continuum of care. Key responsibilities
include patient education, triage and care coordination. This role
is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days. Clinic hours are 7:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m. A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.
Required Certification: Maintains competency in Chemotherapy and
Biotherapy administration as demonstrated by completing and
maintaining The ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification. Work
towards OCN certification once required hours are completed, to
further demonstrate competency in this specialized field of
nursing. Benefits at Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits
package starting on day one, including: Health, dental, and vision
insurance Three medical plan choices , including expanded network
options Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA) Company-paid life,
short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with
automatic Geisinger contributions Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth
Rewards wellness program with financial incentives Family-friendly
support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military
leave, and Care.com membership Employee Assistance Program (EAP) :
mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and
more Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more Job
Duties: Coordinates the treatment plan coordination for Hematology
and Oncology patients through the continuum of care. Provides
ongoing patient care and education for patients in the adult
Hem/Onc Department Serves as a resource person for patient and
family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan
of care for the management of disease as designated by the
physician. Serves as a patient liaison between the patient and the
care team as they encounter issues/obstacles/ changes to their plan
of care. Performs pre-visit RN triaging for new and patients to
ensure that decisions can be made on the first visit and treatment
planning for the Hematologic/Oncologic care can be initiated.
Assists with supportive care referrals such as referrals to
Palliative care, Psychology, and social work. Directly responsible
for the completion and documentation of the initial chemotherapy
teach session in EPIC as required by regulatory bodies Participates
in performance improvement activities to ensure high quality care
delivery and assists providers with completion. Assists with
orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately
trained to support patients and provider. Executes and documents
ongoing patient communication. Provides instruction to ensure
patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with
treatment instructions. Performs and assists with triaging
telephone calls concerning health issues and offers appropriate
telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician
recommendations. Communicates lab, radiology and other testing
results to patients and via telephone and electronic medical record
letter notification. Position Details Work is typically performed
in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job
specific obligations and complying with all organization policies
and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not
intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional
competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific
orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the
job related to that position. Education Graduate from Specialty
Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
(Preferred) About Geisinger OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do
is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our
Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat
everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We
treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We
share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare
the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and
better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community,
and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our
patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare
benefits for full time and part time positions from day one,
including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as
important, from senior management on down, we encourage an
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know
that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds
makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come
from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse
workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be
an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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