Nurse Navigator Oncology

Silver Cross Hospital•Quebec, QC

2d•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the care of patients through the disease process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages patient symptoms before and after treatment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with BSN.
Minimum of two years hematology/oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of oncology including protocol therapy and data management.
Must have general computer skills and be adaptable to changing working situations and work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and physicians.
Illinois nursing license required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse preferred.
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Provider preferred.
OCN Certification preferred.
ONS Chemotherapy Provider preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team.
Assess clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs.
Facilitate resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up.
Educate/reinforce education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan.
Coordinate discharge planning with the patient’s family, social workers, home nursing staff, oncologists, and personal physicians.
Work with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed.
Develop and/or coordinate development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
Coordinate and/or participate in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference.
Document recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences.
Help develop a treatment plan that is understandable and feasible to the patient.
Serve as clinical partner and escalation point for Intake Coordinators.
Promote community education and increases prevention awareness and early-detection screening programs.
May be responsible for direct patient care
Perform other duties assigned
Adhere to Silver Cross policies and professional standards.
Promote a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits.
Provide the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and Silver Cross by abiding by the Standards of Conduct