Part-Time Nurse Navigator

Clearview Cancer Institute•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator works within the RN scope of practice and collaborates with providers and supportive staff to coordinate all aspects of patient care. The role ensures adherence to department policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices, and provides guidance to patients from diagnosis through survivorship. The position is part-time and is not supervisory.

Requirements

Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities, and equipment.
Knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.
Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to educate patients and families about diseases and provide instructions on appropriate care and treatment.
Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
Knowledge of oncologic diseases, their treatments, and reactions and side effects of related therapies.
Patient assessment and referral skills.
Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Associate degree in Nursing.
Alabama RN license.
At least 3 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of acute care or oncology experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
BLS certification.
Chemotherapy certification or training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for the primary physician’s patients.
Provide ongoing and comprehensive education and information to patients and families.
Independently perform telephone assessments using the nursing process and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care.
Document telephone assessment calls according to protocol.
Provide nursing care and guidance from diagnosis through survivorship.
Act as a liaison between infusion nursing and providers, answering questions within the scope of practice.
Refer patients to appropriate supportive care services as needed.
Handle patient prescription requests according to protocol, including documentation and delivery.
Follow the physician’s hospital patient list to anticipate schedule changes, test results, discharge planning, and communication with participating physicians.
Assist with end-of-life care coordination and provide emotional support to patients and families.
After one year, may assist with weekend or holiday calls and occasional weekend or holiday treatments in rotation with other Nurse Navigators.
Perform other duties as assigned.