Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
The Oncology Access Nurse performs clinical reviews of cancer referrals to facilitate timely patient scheduling and ensures all necessary medical records are available. They act as the primary clinical contact for patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to remove barriers to care.
Description Job Summary 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
1. Synthesis of new patient medical records in order to confirm appropriate scheduling of provider visits, 2. Facilitates receipt of additional records as needed, 3. Provides real time support to specialty referral coordinators to assist with scheduling, 4. Acts as primary clinical contact for patients with questions ahead of consult visit, 5. Addresses real or perceived barriers to care identified during initial phone consult, 6. Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team, 7. Provides additional resource referral as needed, and 8. Confirms visit readiness.
Minimum required: Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nursing Experience - Preferred experience: 3 years within oncology, with at least 1 year in assigned disease group. Licensure - Valid, unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Certification/CEUs - 1. OCN, AOCN, APPN, or CBCN 2. Must complete a minimum of 12 CEUs annually with a focus on disease group specialty if certification is not already disease group specific. 3. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status Projects - Participates in a department level quality improvement project annually.
Certifications - BMTCN certification required within 24 months 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. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. 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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor's degree and a valid Georgia nursing license. Preferred qualifications include 3 years of oncology experience and specific certifications such as OCN, AOCN, APPN, or CBCN.
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