The Oncology Access Nurse is a disease group specific expert who provides clinical review of cancer referrals to promptly assist with scheduling of patients. Ensures all necessary medical records are available in order to facilitate a timely and comprehensive consult visit.
Primary responsibilities include: synthesis of new patient medical records in order to confirm appropriate scheduling of provider visits, facilitates receipt of additional records as needed, provides real time support to specialty referral coordinators to assist with scheduling, acts as primary clinical contact for patients with questions ahead of consult visit, addresses real or perceived barriers to care identified during initial phone consult, collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team, provides additional resource referral as needed, and confirms visit readiness.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor¿s degree in Nursing required Valid, unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.



MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Preferred experience: 3 years within oncology, with at least 1 year in assigned disease group, OCN, AOCN, APPN, CBCN, or BMTCN certification preferred, required within 24 months. Must complete a minimum of 12 CEUs annually with a focus on disease group specialty if certification is not already disease group specific. Participates in a department level quality improvement project annually.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.



ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.