Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Full Time, Nurse Navigator to join our Oncology Team! Position Summary: The Oncology nurse navigator is a professional registered nurse with surgical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing process, the nurse navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the surgical continuum.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited program; BSN preferred
• Valid State of Maine RN license
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Oncology
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage, managed care and community resources

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about their disease, prescribed treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them.
• Answer questions as appropriate and serve as liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns.
• Provide clinical resources -- where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information.
• Assess patients for psychosocial distress and referral to a licensed social worker or counselor if more intensive support is needed.
• Address tangible barriers to care such as finances, housing, transportation, childcare, prescription costs, etc.
• In consultation with other members of the healthcare team, promote awareness of clinical trials as appropriate.
• Support timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures.
• Educate/identify patients for genetic counseling or fertility preservation, and facilitate appropriate referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees