Oncology Nurse Navigator I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

As a leading cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program across six treatment sites and over 10 practice locations, addressing the adult oncology needs of the region. The institute specializes in more than 200 types of cancer, providing personalized care with advanced technologies like radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. A robust research program supports physician involvement in numerous studies and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management. The institute holds accreditations from the Commission on Cancer and certifications in various areas, including medical oncology, hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care, and was recognized in Becker's Hospital Review's "60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs" list in 2023. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the broader Orlando Health system, which includes 24 hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices, and over 60 outpatient facilities across Florida, serving more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits annually. The organization is committed to providing comprehensive benefits, including career-growing free education programs and well-being services, with benefits starting on day one and offering flexibility. The Oncology Nurse Navigator I role aims to enhance the patient experience by ensuring a seamless navigation process from abnormal findings or diagnosis through the entire cancer continuum. This involves collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and manage patient care consistently, serving as a primary point of contact for patients and their families. The nurse navigator systematically performs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in accordance with the nursing process and Oncology Nursing Society Standards of Practice.

Requirements

ASN Required
Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida.
Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification.
Three (3) years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred
ONS certification preferred or completed within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care through the cancer continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care.
Assesses patient current and future needs, provides patient access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed.
Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources.
Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination.
Tracks navigation program metrics, and quality indicators, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, cancer care team, and department.
Supports patients and families during transition from active treatment to survivorship or assists with coordination of end of life care.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nurse navigator role.
Builds awareness of the nurse navigator role by participating in marketing and community outreach efforts.
Obtains or develops patient and family educational materials and resources.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship.
Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences.
Participates in community health promotion and awareness programs (health fairs, screenings, symposiums).
Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, etc.
Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care team.
Serves as advocate for patient and family.