Outpatient Oncology Nurse Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Coordinate care for medically complex outpatient oncology patients .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeNeedham • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $101 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating care for medically complex outpatient oncology patients, including patient education on chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing patient referrals, scheduling, and maintaining clinical knowledge to enhance patient outcomes.

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Oncology ExperiencePatient Care CoordinationRegistered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificateExperience With Computer Systems

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment CoordinationLaboratory OrderingDiagnostic Procedure SchedulingPatient EducationPre-Authorization ProcessesDocumentation of EvaluationsTelephone TriageReferral ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationPatient AdvocacyOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsWeb-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic Life Support CertificateAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate

Industry Keywords

Outpatient OncologyHematologyPalliative CarePatient RoundsCase Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate care for medically complex outpatient oncology patients
Evaluate, assess, schedule, consult on, and coordinate treatment to ensure seamless progression of care
Provide patient and family education regarding chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Coordinate pre-treatment staging, laboratory work, testing, and venous access placement
Collaborate with colleagues at BIDMC Boston and BID Needham
Support Hematology/Oncology physicians and nurse practitioners with telephone triage, medication prescription renewals, and outside laboratory ordering
Place referrals to community agencies including VNA, Hospice, and home care agencies
Refer patients to and collaborate with Cardiology, Endocrine, Genetics, Nutrition, Social Work, Physical Therapy, and Palliative Care specialists
Coordinate patient care from referral/consultation through discharge and follow-up
Assist with pre-authorization processes
Receive consults and patient information as a contact and facilitator
Coordinate consultation, diagnostic, and treatment procedure scheduling
Gather history and physical information and document patient evaluations and assessments
Assist with ordering labs, X-rays, and diagnostic procedures
Educate patients and families in collaboration with surgeons and physicians
Assist in developing patient and family educational materials
Participate in patient rounds and case conferences
Maintain clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, education, and literature review
Lead process improvement related to patient care
Make and answer patient phone calls before and after treatment or procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Registered Nurse license required
Basic Life Support Certificate required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate
3–5 years related work experience required
Oncology experience required
Outpatient Oncology experience preferred
Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access
Ability to communicate in English in written and oral formats
Competency to provide patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-age, and elderly age groups
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently
Ability to stand and/or move around through the majority of the shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay