Career Center

Overview

Schedule:

• Full-Time Day Shift
• 40 Hours Per Week
• 8-4pm or 9-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve on a team to coordinate care for newly diagnosed thoracic and head & neck cancer patients, guiding them through their cancer journey with compassion and expertise.
• Serve as a liaison for patients who are seeking a second opinion in their cancer journey.
• Timely Access: Ensure patients receive prompt access to vital diagnostic tests and treatments, facilitating a smooth care experience. Serve as a conduit and clinical connection between medical specialists, surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and all ancillary care providers (such as Nutrition, Palliative Care, Mental Health Services, etc.).
• Collaborative Coordination: Work closely with our dedicated teams of nurses and physicians to develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Innovative Contributions: Engage in tumor board discussions, helping to shape innovative treatment strategies for complex cases.
• Seamless Communication: Foster effective communication between nursing and physician teams to optimize patient care.
• Facilitate patient education and connectivity to academic, tertiary services such as clinical trials and novel therapeutics.
• Be at the forefront of thoracic and head & neck cancer care working with advanced technologies and treatment options.
• Play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life through effective coordination.
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment while making a significant difference in patient lives.
• Develop your expertise in oncology while collaborating with passionate clinicians, nurses and other team member committed to excellence in patient care.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Be at the forefront of thoracic and head & neck cancer care working with advanced technologies and treatment options.
• Play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life through effective coordination.
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment while making a significant difference in patient lives.
• Develop your expertise in oncology while collaborating with passionate clinicians, nurses and other team member committed to excellence in patient care.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

Knows and uses the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to individual patients. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team. Evaluates response to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement. Accepts delegated nursing measures for which he or she knows he or she is prepared, qualified and licensed to perform.

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Requires an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Successful completion of orientation required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.