Cancer Navigator, RN
About The Position
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting cancer patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision making processes. Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation. Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary tumor board or treating physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the tumor board or treating physician. Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support services as needed. Triaging general patient/physician calls regarding Oncology Services. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.
Requirements
- Graduate from a school of registered nursing.
- Two years nursing experience.
- Current R.N. license in the state of Georgia.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting cancer patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision making processes.
- Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation.
- Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary tumor board or treating physician.
- Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the tumor board or treating physician.
- Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan.
- Routing patients to complementary support services as needed.
- Triaging general patient/physician calls regarding Oncology Services.
- Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
