Clinical Coordinator (RN) Per Diem Radiation Oncology

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator RN PD

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000271832

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52.96 - $68.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurses play an essential role in providing compassionate, coordinated care to patients navigating cancer diagnoses and radiation treatments. As a Clinical Coordinator RN supporting Radiation Oncology at Melchiorre Cancer Center, you'll combine clinical nursing expertise, care coordination, and patient advocacy to support individuals and families throughout the radiation oncology treatment journey. From assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans to facilitating education and coordinating outpatient services, you'll help ensure patients receive safe, seamless, and high-quality care. Working closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll contribute to a collaborative clinical environment focused on patient well-being, continuity of care, and positive treatment outcomes.

As a Clinical Coordinator RN in Radiation Oncology, a typical day may include:

• Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating individualized nursing care for patients receiving radiation oncology services

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments to identify patient needs, clinical concerns, and treatment-related challenges

• Developing and monitoring individualized care plans that address patient goals, expected outcomes, and ongoing healthcare needs

• Collaborating with radiation oncologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment and supportive care services

• Serving as a patient and family advocate by promoting clear communication, informed decision-making, and access to appropriate clinical resources

• Providing patient and family education regarding radiation oncology treatment plans, care expectations, symptom management, and available support services

• Monitoring patient progress throughout the treatment continuum and communicating changes in clinical condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals

• Facilitating continuity of care by coordinating outpatient appointments, clinical services, and interdisciplinary interventions

• Addressing the physical, emotional, developmental, and educational needs of pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients

• Supporting efficient outpatient clinical workflows while ensuring patient care activities align with established nursing standards and organizational policies

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation to support communication, care planning, and continuity of treatment

• Promoting a compassionate, safe, and patient-centered environment while supporting quality improvement and positive patient experiences

This role might be for you if:

• Providing compassionate, coordinated nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment is a meaningful part of your professional interests

• A strong clinical nursing background supports your ability to assess patient needs, recognize changes in condition, and guide individualized care

• Care coordination and patient advocacy are areas of professional strength, particularly when supporting patients through complex treatment plans

• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals is an important part of your approach to patient care

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to educate patients and families while helping them navigate treatment expectations and available resources

• Supporting patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric populations, aligns with your clinical interests

• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment guide your approach to evaluating patient needs, prioritizing care, and addressing treatment-related concerns

• Organization, adaptability, and effective time management help you coordinate multiple patient care priorities in a busy outpatient environment

• Building meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing emotional support throughout the cancer care journey is a responsibility you value

• Knowledge of outpatient clinical workflows and care management principles supports your ability to promote seamless transitions and continuity of care

• Maintaining accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and adherence to established nursing standards are essential professional values

• A commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and positive patient experiences guides your approach to nursing practice

To be considered for this Clinical Coordinator RN opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). A current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required. Candidates must have a minimum of two to three years of clinical nursing experience, with previous oncology and/or radiation oncology nursing experience preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong understanding of care coordination, patient education, outpatient clinical workflows, and individualized nursing care planning. Excellent organizational, critical thinking, communication, and care management skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating care for diverse patient populations across the lifespan while addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs throughout the treatment continuum. A commitment to patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient environment is expected. This is a per diem, hourly, day shift opportunity supporting the Radiation Oncology department at Melchiorre Cancer Center, part of RWJBarnabas Health. Scheduling is based on departmental needs, Monday through Friday, with typical nursing shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.