Oncology Screening Nurse Navigator--Lung Cancer Focus

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

11h

About The Position

Oncology Screening Nurse Navigator--Lung Cancer Focus Full Time – Day Shift Hamburg Location, Lexington, KY The Oncology Pathway supports patients throughout the cancer care continuum by coordinating services across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The department works collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure timely access to care, evidence-based treatment planning, and a patient-centered experience that promotes quality outcomes and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Current KY or Compact State License as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN, AOCN, AOCNS or AOCNP) within one year of employment
• At least 2 years of oncology experience

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s educational, physio/psychosocial needs, barriers to care and support systems
• Facilitates information gathering and analysis for patients to make informed decisions
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely access and continuity of care across various care settings
• Develops and drives initiatives to eliminate barriers to care
• Facilitates access to healthcare and community resources for patients as necessary
• Individualizes the care of lung cancer patients throughout the continuum
• Encourages patients to maintain records of their health history
• Facilitates high quality, timely, and individualized patient care through coordination, collaboration, and advocacy
• Maintains necessary information systems and processes to promote effective development, management, and reporting of the lung screening/cancer program
• Serves as a liaison between the organization, patients, families, physicians, and the community for lung cancer care

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire.
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets).
• PTO Sell Back Program.
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level