Nurse Navigator
More About START•Lake Success, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nurse Navigator is a critical member of the Phase 1 clinical trial program team, serving as the primary liaison between patients, referring physicians, and START staff. This role ensures timely, coordinated, and personalized care while addressing barriers to trial participation, promoting program awareness, and enhancing patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
- Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
- Clinical trials experience.
Responsibilities
- Educate referring physicians and their staff about the START Phase 1 program and clinical trials.
- Perform referral intake for new patients, ensuring coordinated, high-quality care and service.
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology for improved patient matching and care coordination.
- Support patients by scheduling Phase 1 appointments, addressing barriers to care, and linking them with community resources.
- Present new and ongoing trials referring physicians and staff using virtual and in-person platforms.
- Coordinate case conferences and attend tumor boards to support multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation for Phase 1 patient tracking and study monitoring.
- Attend administrative meetings, protocol reviews, and site visits as required.
- Demonstrate effective communication and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Practice integrity and accountability, incorporating feedback into clinical presentations.
- Support growth goals of the clinical research program with respect to new patient referrals and accruals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
