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Registered Nurse Coordinator - Cancer Center Gyn/Onc Durham, NC

Duke Clinical Research Institute
relocation assistance
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Occupational Summary Gynecology-Oncology RN Coordinator Duke Cancer Center Clinic 2-2 4 days/week, (3 in-clinic, one administrative) 10 hours/day (7:30 am-6:00 pm) No weekends or holidays The RN Coordinator is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, a Nurse Coordinator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The RN Coordinator is a key member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team, which includes providers, residents, fellows and other clinical support staff and provides clinical support to patients and caregivers, such as comprehensive assessment, general and focused education, and decision-making support. The RN Coordinator has the skills and knowledge to coordinate quality, patient-centered care through effective communication with the interprofessional cancer care team. Work Performed: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including physicians, APP's, Clinic staff, nurse triage, schedulers, and other support services as needed for care, education, and follow up for patient and caregiver. Pre-treatment teaching and follow up. Route return appt requests in clinic to front desk as directed by MD/APP Check through clinic visits and ensure all patients have appropriate orders Coordinate outside labs/scans with community providers Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled appropriately as requested Assist with prior authorizations, as needed Coordination of Home Health Services and Medical supplies as needed Triage and management of RN appropriate Patient Messages sent through the EMR patient portal Assist with insurance/family medical leave paperwork Coordinate treatment schedules Symptom management Triage of patients (calling patients back for issues that don't need direct APP/MD response) Assist with medication refills requests Calling patients with negative or normal test results as directed by the APP/MD Collect labs and specimens as needed Perform patient intake for clinic visits as needed Assist providers with minor in-office procedures Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.