Oncology Nurse Navigator
About The Position
The Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center 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. The Oncology Nurse Navigator at MUSC 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. The RN Navigator will support patients enrolled in the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) undergoing systemic therapy.
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
Nice To Haves
- oncology nursing experience preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
