Oncology Nurse Navigator Full Time Days
About The Position
The Nurse Navigator works within a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for referred oncology patients with selected diagnoses, with an emphasis on rectal cancer. The Navigator ensures that patients referred with a cancer-related diagnosis or suspicious finding receive effective and comprehensive services. This is a full-time position with 40 weekly hours on the day shift. The role includes coordinating patient care and appointments, providing education and follow-up, organizing tumor board meetings, collaborating with clinical staff, and leading efforts to maintain and achieve National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) accreditation. Other duties may be assigned, and specific functions may change over time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- ONCC certification required within 18 months of hire; ongoing certification is required.
- Minimum of three years of oncology experience.
- Strong knowledge of common types of cancers and their treatment.
- Experience with common computer programs.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary nurse navigator for rectal cancer patients, ensuring timely diagnostic assessments and smooth coordination of treatment plans.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments across specialties to support efficient resource use and a streamlined patient experience.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans, and serve as a resource throughout the care journey.
- Conduct patient outreach and follow-up to support continuity of care and address concerns or barriers to treatment.
- Oversee the coordination and facilitation of tumor boards, ensuring the appropriate multidisciplinary team is assembled for each case.
- Manage tumor board meeting logistics, including taking minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring compliance with continuing medical education (CME) reporting.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, oncologists, and other clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate case presentations.
- Lead efforts to maintain and achieve accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
