New Patient Nurse Navigator Surgical Oncology - 8 Hour Days
About The Position
The New Patient Nurse Navigator Surgical Oncology coordinates care across the treatment continuum, from initial referral through follow-up, and serves as a consistent contact and advocate for high-risk patients. Working as part of the interdisciplinary team, the nurse navigator supports patients and caregivers with education, informed decision-making, realistic goal setting, and a supportive care plan tailored to their needs, preferences, beliefs, and values. The navigator reviews and updates care plans and helps patients move toward self-directed care. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position supports program growth and excellent patient- and family-centered care and continuity. The role also contributes to care guidelines, protocols, pathways, performance improvement, research, and patient and community education. The Samuel Oschin Cancer Center treats more than 60 types of cancer and provides outpatient infusion and supportive services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (minimum).
- At least 3 years of experience in an acute care setting (transplant, cancer, breast, emergency, or pre-natal).
- Registered Nurse state license upon hire.
- ACLS certification from AHA or ARC.
- Professional certification in area of specialty; ANCC BMT or OCN certification required within 1 year.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing.
- Experience with program development and implementation of navigator programs.
Responsibilities
- Establish and revise patient care plans, contributing to comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans through interdisciplinary input and weekly meetings.
- Coordinate patient care activities and clinical data from initial referral through follow-up; arrange clinical services, evaluate clinical data, participate in rounds, and triage clinical questions to appropriate team members.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate educational programs and projects for patients, caregivers, nursing staff, and support staff; serve as a preceptor and provide educational sessions.
- Assess and support patients, families, and significant others with emotional and coping needs related to significant life changes, and coordinate support services within the health system and community.
- Develop standards of care for patients undergoing new therapies and follow approved protocols for specialized nursing care.
- Track referral and transport volumes and outcomes, and work to increase referrals, procedures, patient participation in clinical and research programs, and outreach activity.
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals on patient care and quality issues; provide progress reports and participate in quality improvement projects and policy or protocol revisions.
- Assess educational needs with nursing and medical personnel, evaluate program effectiveness, and collaborate across the health system on educational programs.
- Coordinate patient programs, projects, and events with nursing, medical center departments, and communities; serve as an educational resource and consultant.
- Establish, coordinate, and continuously evaluate supportive care plans based on treatment and patient or caregiver needs, preferences, beliefs, and values.
- Promote collaborative research and use education and clinical research findings to design or revise education programs.
- Develop transfer agreements with local hospitals and referral relationships with physician groups and hospitals in Southern California.
- Collaborate with other Nurse Navigators to coordinate care for identified patients.
- Represent the Medical Center at regional and national meetings or conferences as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
