Patient Navigator (RN) - Oncology Infusion

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Infusion Nurse Navigator serves as a central coordinator and patient advocate, guiding individuals through the complexities of cancer treatment by facilitating timely access to infusion therapies, providing comprehensive education, managing care across multidisciplinary teams, and supporting patients clinically and emotionally to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Patient Navigator guides patients through the healthcare process. They are responsible for ensuring that the healthcare system meets the needs of the patient as best as possible. The navigator will communicate with patients and their families regarding their procedure, preparation, recovery and follow up as well as communicate with referring physicians. The navigator helps reduce fears about the procedure by explaining what the patient can expect and answer all questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Three (3) years of previous clinical RN nursing or RN patient navigator experience
BLS
Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
Certification in nursing specialty

Nice To Haves

2+ years of oncology experience
Oncology Certified Nurse (willing to obtain within first year of employment)

Responsibilities

Care coordination
Patient education
Clinical Assessment and Monitoring (labs/symptoms)
Throughput for Authorization of services
Communication to the multidisciplinary team
Navigates patients through the diagnostic evaluation.
Educates, supports and empowers patients to make informed treatment decisions.
Remains a support system throughout the patient's treatment.
Collaborates with the patients, families and providers in the decision-making process.
Offers medical guidance, acts as a support group, and guides patients and their caregivers through the treatment process.
Provides consultation and coordination throughout the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Communicates with patients to schedule procedure and provide preparation instructions and follows up with referring physicians on procedure status.
Keeps open lines of communication with patients to answer all questions they may have prior to or after the procedure.
Uses clinical expertise to make recommendations.
Identifies and develops relationships with departments involved in the care of patients by educating them on the patient navigator role.
Facilitates interaction and communication with all health care staff involved in patient’s procedure.