Nurse Clinician - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Adolescent and Young Adult)

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100%  Nurse Clinician to work for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (Adolescent and Young Adult)

Our Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.  We rank #47 in the country for Oncology care in the U.S. News & World Report.  The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is Iowa’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and has held that designation since 2000.  We also hold accreditations with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the Commission on Cancer (COC). 

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Mission Statement is to decrease the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and around the world through improved cancer prevention and treatment based on three interdependent missions of research, clinical service, and education.  We accomplish this in a multidisciplinary approach where our nursing staff are valued members of the team.   

Summary:

• Functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for a specific patient population interfacing with administrative, clinical nursing staff, physicians and patients/families. The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Nurse Clinician functions as a clinical expert and care coordinator for AYA Program of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The AYA Nurse Clinician functions as a clinical liaison between the primary healthcare team and patients/families with attention to the unique experiences to AYA cancer patients including psychosocial care, onco-fertility and clinical trial enrollments. They will provide seamless patient-centered navigation through the continuum of care from initial diagnosis until transition into survivorship or end-of-life care.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Serves as a clinical expert and resource to AYA patients with a cancer diagnosis ages 13 to 39.

·         Meets with patient at enrollment to AYA program to make a face-to-face introduction and provide navigation related education.

·         Places follow-up orders for routine check-ins with AYA patients throughout their cancer trajectory to educate and access for unique needs.

·         Communicates with physicians and members of the health care team directing patient care.

·         Collaborates efforts with multidisciplinary team members to streamline fertility preservation process and sexual health.

·         Works in partnership with the patient’s primary cancer treatment team to ensure patients and family members receive streamlined information.

·         Partners with the multidisciplinary team including social work, psychosocial support, financial counseling as well as others to navigate a smooth patient experience.

·         Collaborates with nursing staff and other health care professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for AYA patients.

·         Coordinates referrals with internal and external physicians.

·         Provide leadership for AYA patient care programs and collaborate with unit-based nuse management teams.

·         Participates in development and implementation of managed care programs for a AYA patients.

·         Advocate for the unique needs of AYA patients, families and staff.

·         Serves as an educational and clinical resource to AYA patients/family/staff (supports patient/family/educational activities).

·         Facilitates learning and provides education to those in external agencies, communities and to other health care professionals.

·         Educate respective departments on the unique needs of the AYA program.

·         Promote program awareness and connectiveness between various UI Health Care departments and divisions.

·         Interacts with staff, patients, medical staff, peers, and others in a professional and cooperative manner.

·         Participates in the development of goals for the AYA Program.

·         Provides clinical triage for calls made to the AYA Program.

·         Provides content for monthly AYA newsletter.

·         Represents AYA in monthly Teen Cancer America webinars and other national committees.

·         Attend meetings and participates on committees and support groups as appropriate; serves as a member of the AYA Core team and AYA Steering Committee.

·         Assists patients in completing AYA Enrollment form and documents relevant information

·         Maintains EPIC documentation and metrics of all AYA enrolled patients.

·         Shares pertinent information with AYA Patient and Family Life Specialist, AYA Social Worker and other team members on a continual basis regarding AYA enrolled patients.

·         Performs all other duties and tasks assigned as they relate to patient/family education, care coordination, nursing SOP’s, nursing quality and improvement and nursing education.

·         Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.

·         Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

·         Promotes a positive work environment.

·         Exhibits a commitment to quality and process improvement.

·         Remains calm and constructive in conflict situations, listens and attempts to understand other points of view.

Percent of time: 100% 
Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Salary: $63,618 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate. Salary will be based on years of experience and percent effort.
Location: University Campus
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.