CLN RN Navigator
About The Position
The GYN Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) competencies include the fundamental knowledge, skills and expertise required to proficiently (a) participate in the care of patients with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer, (b) assist patients with cancer, families and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers, and (c) provide 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 ONN is cognizant of the psychosocial and financial impact that disease and hospitalization has on the patient and family and acts as an advocate to identify and obtain needed resources and support. Oncology Nurse Navigators have expertise in nursing practice and ensure continuing expertise through clinical experience and continuing education. The complexity of the role requires a high level of autonony.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current Alabama or Multistate Nursing license required.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 3 months of hire.
- OCN or ONN certification required within 2 years of hire.
- ONS Fundamental Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy card required within 6 months of hire.
- Three (3) years nursing experience required.
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong oncology knowledge
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of managed care
- Critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures
- Working knowledge of community resources
Nice To Haves
- BSN strongly preferred
- One (1) year of Oncology or GYN nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the care of patients with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer.
- Assist patients with cancer, families and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers.
- Provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
- Act as an advocate to identify and obtain needed resources and support, recognizing the psychosocial and financial impact of disease and hospitalization on the patient and family.
Benefits
- Continuing education
- Shared Governance
- Clinical Ladder
- Nurse Residency
- Tuition assistance
- Child care
- Wellness resources
- On-site employee pharmacy
- Health clinic
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short term disability insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Retirement account options with 401K organization match
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
