Nurse Navigator

OneOncology•Huntsville, AL

10d

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator works within the RN scope of practice and collaborates with providers and support staff to coordinate all aspects of patient care while following department policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The role provides coordination, education, assessment, triage, referrals, and emotional support for patients and families throughout the cancer care journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.

Requirements

Alabama RN license.
At least three years of nursing experience, including at least one year of acute care or oncology experience.
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 proper care and treatment.
Ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.
Knowledge of oncologic diseases, their treatments, and related therapy reactions and side effects.
Patient assessment and referral skills.
Knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification.
Chemotherapy certification or training.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the care of the primary physician’s patients.
Provide continuous and comprehensive education and information to patients and families.
Independently conduct telephone assessments using the nursing process and clinical judgment to coordinate a plan of 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 prescription requests according to protocol, including documentation and delivery.
Follow the physician’s hospital patient list to anticipate office schedule changes, test results, discharge planning, and communication with participating physicians.
Assist with coordination of end-of-life care and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
After one year, may assist with weekend or holiday calls and occasional weekend or holiday treatments in rotation with other Nurse Navigators.