DizziOncRN

I've worked as an inpatient oncology RN and outpatient chemo infusion RN in the past. I now work as an oncology RN Care Coordinator (RNCC) for an extremely busy outpatient cancer clinic and I find it very challenging and satisfying. I don't do any "hands on," patient care; no IVs, ports, vitals, treatments, etc. But I work w/ the care team (MD, APP, etc) to order and set up all of the above! I act as an information resource, advocate & educator for my patients and their care team. I find the key to success is being organized and intimately aware & up to date with my patients' care. Critical thinking, proactive planning, meticulous organization, excellent communication skills, follow up & the ability to build rapport and consensus with the patient and their providers is essential! When I first took this job, I was afraid to "lose my nursing [bedside] skills, " and I thought it was a glorified secretary job but I was wrong! Care Coordination is a new experience that will just increase your wealth of knowledge. Try it! I don't want to go back to floor nursing. Ever.