Non-Exempt Oncology Nurse Navigator - Scc Support Services

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) at the Spencer Cancer Center is responsible for implementing the cancer navigation program. The ONN works closely with the multidisciplinary team to navigate services across the care continuum, including early detection, screening, treatment, and survivorship for patients in the ambulatory setting. The ONN determines the needs of the cancer patient and facilitates access to appropriate in-house and community resources in a timely manner. The ONN helps patients understand the disease process, treatment options through consultative planning and appointment coordination with their physicians. Collaborates in the development and coordination of support functions related to cancer including but not limited to: cancer conference, Cancer Committee, volunteer peer-to-peer support, support groups & counseling, and patient education. Serves as a professional resource in the cancer care continuum and disease process, including both solid tumor and hematological malignancies.

Requirements

• Minimum Education ADN
• Minimum Experience 2 years oncology nursing experience in an ambulatory setting
• Required Registration/License/Certification BLS & ACLS within 3 months
• ONS Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Provider Certificate / 1 month

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education MSN
• Preferred Experience Prior experience as a navigator project or program development and management experience
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification OCN / 12 MONTHS OR IN AREA OF SPECIALTY / 3 YEARS
• Other Requirements N/A

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees