Clinical Navigation Specialist, Oncology - Cancer Services - IMC
About The Position
The Oncology Clinical Navigation Specialist provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout their cancer journey from diagnosis through survivorship. The Navigation Specialist works directly with Oncology providers, serving as a consistent care coordinator and patient advocate to ensure timely access and seamless transitions across the oncology care continuum. Responsibilities include facilitating rapid scheduling, coordinating care across service lines and sites of care, identifying and removing barriers to care, and tracking patients to ensure compliance with treatment and surveillance plans. The specialist provides patient and family education regarding disease processes and available support services and resources. They act as a clinical expert in facilitating and delegating all care aspects, participate in accreditations to ensure compliance with standards, and provide billable services in conjunction with the lead provider. Excellent communication and facilitation skills are required, and an ideal candidate is self-motivated with strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
Requirements
- BSN or obtain per policy required.
- 2-3 years of experience as a registered nurse with recent Oncology Nursing experience including the supervision and clinical coordination of cancer care to patients and families in an acute care setting or outpatient oncology practice setting preferred OR a strong clinical background caring for diverse groups of patients.
- Familiarity with multiple tumor types and oncology care is preferred.
- Mandatory Navigation Training Competency & participate in Oncology Nursing competencies at time of hire.
- Valid NJ RN license.
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Nurse Navigation Certification through the (AONN) or like certification preferred and required within 3 years of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout their cancer journey.
- Serve as a consistent care coordinator and patient advocate.
- Ensure timely access and seamless transition across the oncology care continuum.
- Facilitate rapid scheduling.
- Coordinate care across service lines and sites of care.
- Identify and remove barriers to care.
- Track patients to ensure compliance with treatment and surveillance plan.
- Provide patient and family education related to disease processes and available support services and resources.
- Serve as a clinical expert in facilitating and delegating all care aspects.
- Participate in accreditations and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Provide billable services in conjunction with the lead provider.
Benefits
- Great Benefits Offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
