Cancer Care Coordinator
Responsible for the implementation of a wide variety of Cancer Center activities and projects. Provide support for all cancer care activities. Acts as a primary resource for education, personal counseling, advocacy, and problem solving for any patient, family member, or staff member that requests assistance. Upholds and applies standards established by the American College of Surgeons to ensure continued accreditation as a Community Cancer Center. Utilizes concepts derived from management and communication theory, group dynamics, and counseling methodologies in creating and facilitating programs and projects assigned by the Program Coordinator. These projects may include a variety of therapeutic cancer support groups, professional and community educational presentations (multi-media), a comprehensive Cancer Center Newsletter, Community Events (Cancer Screenings, Survivors Day, etc.). Supports quality care by participating and supporting utilization review and quality improvement activities. In the absence of the Oncology Program Manager, provides leadership and management oversight of the Cancer Center personnel. Due to the nature of the position, the duty hours are variable and occasionally include evening and weekend hours. The Cancer Care Coordinator provides service to patients throughout the life span including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups.
Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited RN Nursing, BSW/MSW, Master's in Counseling or Education Psychology Program required.
Minimum Experience: Two years Case Management and/or social work experience preferred.
Licensure: New Mexico or compact RN license or New Mexico BSW or MSW or LPCC licensure required.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran