RN Clinical Care Coordinator – Gynecology/Oncology
Specialty: Gynecology/Oncology – Clinical Care Coordination
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: 5 x 8 Hours, No weekends or holidays
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAPPosition Overview
NuWest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Care Coordinator supporting gynecology and oncology patients in Newark, New Jersey. In this role, you will guide patients through their care journey, coordinating treatment, diagnostics, and follow-up while serving as a key link between patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and confident managing complex care plans for patients facing a cancer diagnosis.
Key Responsibilities:- Coordinate patient care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, ensuring timely scheduling of appointments, procedures, imaging, and lab work
- Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for patients and families, providing education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and expected side effects
- Assess patient needs and symptoms, perform telephone and in-person triage, and escalate concerns to the provider as appropriate
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and update individualized plans of care
- Review and manage referrals, test results, and authorizations to prevent delays in care
- Educate patients on medications, treatment regimens, and self-care, and reinforce adherence to the plan of care
- Connect patients with supportive services, including social work, financial counseling, nutrition, and palliative care resources
- Document accurately in the EMR and maintain compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and HIPAA requirements
Required Qualifications:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Jersey 2+ Years experience in Oncology Must be able to pass required background checks and drug screening
