Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit

Job Description - Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (260000U3)

Job Description

Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit - (260000U3)

Description

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor''s Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

2 years Nursing experience. (Required)

1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse in District of Columbia .

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice/Research

• Participate/support Shared Leadership.
• Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey.
• Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
• Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process.
• Participate in community activities.

Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process

• Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met.
• Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues.
• Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.
• Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs.

Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively

• Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.
• Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.
• Effectively manage conflict resolution.
• Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.

Educates Patient/Family

• Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.
• Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

:

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

111 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington 20010

Job

: Nursing

Organization

: Patient Services

Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Variable

Work Schedule: 36hrs/wk; DNR; EOW

Job Posting

: Jun 3, 2026, 9:46:38 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

: 82347.2 - 137238.4