Oncology Nurse Navigator Full Time Days

Baptist Healthcare System • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Oncology 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 role 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• ONCC certification is required within 18 months of hire; ongoing certification is required.
• At least 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse navigator for rectal cancer patients, ensuring timely diagnostic assessments and coordinated treatment plans.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments across specialties, promoting efficient use of resources and a streamlined patient experience.
• Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans, and serve as a resource for patients and families throughout their care.
• Conduct patient outreach and follow-up to support continuity of care and address concerns or barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate and facilitate tumor boards, assembling the appropriate multidisciplinary team for each case.
• Manage tumor board 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time