Lung Program Navigator (RN)

Marshall Health Network • Huntington, WV

2d

About The Position

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Lung Program Navigator to work alongside its ECCC Medical Oncology Department. The role coordinates care for the Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Programs, collaborating with Pulmonary, Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. The navigator advocates for patients and families as they navigate an acute episode of care and works with physicians to ensure patients receive an appropriate level of care using clinical guidelines such as NCCN. The role also directs patient flow into and out of Cabell Huntington Hospital, ECCC, and University Physician & Surgeons, supporting an exceptional customer-service process for referring physicians and facilities.

The navigator serves as an essential link between patients and care providers; facilitates multidisciplinary consultations; coordinates planning conferences and prepares patient summaries; documents recommendations using standardized protocols and nationally recognized guidelines; maintains relationships with key customers; tracks program quality indicators; and helps patients understand diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources, including eligible clinical research studies and technologies.

Requirements

• Junior College/Technical School education required.
• Current RN license in West Virginia required.
• AHA BLS required.
• Two to five years of position-related experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ONS Certification preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
• Facilitate appointments for consultations with the Multidisciplinary Lung Team.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary planning conferences, prepare concise patient summaries for the care team, and document recommendations using standardized care protocols and nationally recognized care guidelines.
• Conduct outreach to establish and maintain positive working relationships with physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, social services staff, and radiation oncology staff.
• Track programmatic quality indicators.
• Help patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources, including appropriate clinical research studies and technologies for eligible patients.
• Coordinate care for the Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Programs and help ensure patients are at the appropriate level of care.
• Direct the flow of patients into and out of Cabell Huntington Hospital, ECCC, and University Physician & Surgeons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree