Patient Navigator - RN - Oncology

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by assisting in the coordination of care of patients with cancer. The Oncology Nurse Navigator assists in expediting the process for evaluation of cancer patients through a multidisciplinary team approach, coordination of services and scheduling exams, optimizing patient care outcomes.

Requirements

Three years clinical direct or indirect experience in oncology nursing required
Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa required.
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training prior to start or transfer date.
Ability to help ease the burden of cancer treatment with the patient and family.
Experience in and compassion with assisting patients throughout their treatment process, while working as a part of the multidisciplinary cancer team to help deliver patient-centered care.
Works closely with patients, families, nurses, health care providers and colleagues to guide through the healthcare system and help coordinate care.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent customer relations skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Completes projects as assigned

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Oncology Certified Nurse preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes programs and services to community such as public education events and support groups.
Coordinates and facilitates cancer support groups
Establish rapport with referring physicians and offices
Works closely and communicates effectively and efficiently with staff from Medical, Radiation, and Surgical Oncology offices
Works closely with patients and their families to identify barriers to care.
Works within the scope of practice of the defined navigator role to help navigate the cancer patient through his or her cancer care.
Contacts newly diagnosed cancer patients to offer navigation services
Begins education and orientation of basic treatment plan and coordination of appointments/services
Serve as an advocate and is available to answer questions and refers patients to appropriate resources.
Identifies and coordinates patients for the cancer conferences and multidisciplinary cancer clinics.
Maintains membership in National Oncology or Navigation groups
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Assists with cancer screening amongst clinics and Mercy
Facilitates Multi-Disciplinary Clinics.