Oncology Nurse Navigator- Bluffton

Medical University of South Carolina•Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a professional registered nurse with proficient oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing process, an Oncology Nurse Navigator promotes informed decision making and timely access to quality patient care while providing a vital link in communication between multidisciplinary providers both internal and external to MUSC during initial treatment planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of three years related clinical nursing experience required; oncology nursing experience preferred.
Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in lieu of BSN.
Considerable knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to delegate to appropriate personnel
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Strong organizational skills
Ability to rapidly prioritize/reprioritize
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and in teams
Critical-thinking skills
Ability to multi-task
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required