Oncology Nurse Navigator

Central Ohio Urology Group•Gahanna, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) Research Division will work collaboratively with the Urology Oncology Healthcare Team to plan, facilitate, track, and monitor patients with Early Prostate Cancer. The ONN makes appropriate referrals to meet the patient’s individual, cultural and spiritual needs by working closely with the patient and the patient’s family. The ONN will serve as a Liaison to and in collaboration with patients, physicians, disease management liaisons, and our healthcare providers to guide patients with cancer to achieve optimal care continuity and outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN Program
Current RN Licensure required
Three (3) years of clinical-setting experience – Urology preferred
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Implement established Cancer care protocols.
Continue development and improvement of cancer care protocols with the Medical Director and Urology care team.
Serve as a resource for community support group collaboration.
Identify benefits and coordinate resources based upon patient’s needs, insurance coverage and community programs with the help of the Prior-Authorization department.
Assist management in quality reporting, patient satisfaction, and treatment adherence metrics.
Follow through with patient’s medication treatment plan, ensuring they have received education and medication as prescribed.
Works closely with providers and staff to build communication, trust and a shared commitment to serving patients across all Urology divisions and Radiation Oncology.
Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
Facilitates appointments for consults and support services.
Responsible for tracking all cancer patients in all divisions to ensure patients are receiving all appropriate medical care, imaging, prescription refills, referrals, etc. and continue to be engaged in their care.
Identifies barriers to the plan of care and intervene as appropriate after discussion with Cancer Champion Physician.
Serve as back-up on activities of the APCC Department for Infusions, Dispensing Medication, Research study related activities.
All other duties as assigned.