Clinical Nurse Navigator – Prostate Cancer Program (RN)
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Navigator coordinates care, education, and support for patients undergoing prostate cancer treatment through the Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC) program. The role works with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy personnel, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate timely, coordinated, patient-centered care. Cross-training and occasional support for the bladder cancer program may be required as departmental needs evolve. The navigator coordinates treatments and related services, educates patients about treatment plans and symptom management, assesses reported symptoms and clinical concerns, facilitates specified therapies, and supports medication initiation, adherence, authorizations, and assistance programs. The role maintains accurate electronic health record documentation and performs clinical duties within RN licensure, competency, and scope of practice. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Friday. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- Nursing education sufficient to qualify for and maintain the required Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oklahoma or an applicable multistate compact license.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, patient education, care coordination, and symptom management.
- Ability to coordinate complex treatment plans, diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, providers, pharmacy personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to recognize patient concerns and escalate clinical issues to the appropriate provider.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient confidentiality.
- Ability to perform assigned clinical duties within RN licensure, competency, and scope of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in oncology, urology, specialty medicine, or care coordination.
- Experience in patient navigation, patient education, or infusion services.
- Familiarity with prostate cancer treatments and medication management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for patients receiving treatment through the Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC) program.
- Coordinate prostate cancer treatments, including androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), oral oncolytics, immunotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, and other advanced therapies.
- Coordinate laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, genetic and molecular testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
- Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pharmacy personnel, providers, and outside healthcare facilities to support coordinated patient care.
- Identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, medication administration, potential side effects, and symptom management.
- Assess patient-reported symptoms and clinical concerns, communicate findings to providers, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
- Facilitate PROVENGE® therapy, including patient education, scheduling, coordination, and infusion administration.
- Assist the Nuclear Medicine team during in-clinic PLUVICTO® treatments by educating and scheduling patients and coordinating their care.
- Support medication initiation, treatment adherence, insurance authorizations, and patient assistance programs in collaboration with the APC pharmacy technician.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in cross-training and provide occasional clinical support to the bladder cancer program as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with licensure and scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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