Nurse Navigator - Oncology

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Nurse Navigator is a nursing specialist who follows patients across the continuum of care. The Navigator coordinates all aspects of treatment and care with an advanced level of clinical expertise, working in collaboration with Mercy’s patients, their families and significant others, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and other support staff.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• 3 years of experience in an oncology setting.
• Experience with formal patient education and community educational presentations.
• Experience facilitating support groups.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Follow patients across the continuum of care.
• Coordinate all aspects of treatment and care in collaboration with patients, their families and significant others, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and other support staff.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed