Nurse Navigator (Urology)

Dayton Physicians Network•Englewood, OH

About The Position

The RN Navigator works as part of a multidisciplinary team to advocate for and educate prostate cancer patients. The role coordinates care and serves as a liaison among patients, families, caregivers, providers, healthcare teams, and community resources to support patient outcomes. The Navigator assesses patients’ medical, psychosocial, and financial needs; provides and reinforces education; supports care transitions and referrals; and maintains relationships with patients and families throughout treatment. The position also contributes to education and awareness across the healthcare network and community. The role requires travel to other locations for business needs and adherence to healthcare privacy and safety rules and Dayton Physicians Network core values and service expectations.

Requirements

Active RN license for the state(s) of practice.
Associate degree required.
Three years of experience in patient care and/or as a patient navigator.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience working with a Practice Management system.
Attendance and punctuality are essential requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care, including scheduling, care transitions, communications, and referrals, in collaboration with physicians and the broader care delivery team across the continuum of care.
Assess patients’ current and future medical, psychosocial, and financial needs and make referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
Interface with other healthcare teams to coordinate appropriate referrals and services.
Provide and reinforce education for patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment options, side-effect management, post-treatment care, and survivorship.
Promote awareness of clinical trials to patients, families, and caregivers.
Guide patients through diagnostic studies.
Run diagnostic clinic procedures.
Assist with in-office treatments.
Ensure documentation of patient encounters and services provided.
Continually assess patients’ treatment progress and educational needs.
Maintain ongoing relationships with patients and their families throughout treatment.
Facilitate language translation or interpretation services.
Build partnerships with local agencies and groups for referrals.
Document patient coordination activities, education, and other interactions in designated inpatient and outpatient electronic health record systems.
Travel to other locations for business needs.
Follow healthcare privacy and safety rules and adhere to Dayton Physicians Network core values.
Demonstrate service-oriented behaviors with patients, employees, and other customers, including attentive listening, empathetic communication, and providing updates about potential service delays.
Perform other duties as assigned.