Patient Navigator (RN) - Oral Oncology, Cancer Care

MaineHealth•Westbrook, ME

23h•$83,325 - $112,736•Hybrid

About The Position

MaineHealth Cancer Care is seeking an Oral Oncology Nurse Navigator to join its ambulatory oncology practice. The role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with newly diagnosed and recurrent cancer patients and/or their family members or caregivers. The navigator understands clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and directs patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and in the community to support timely diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Day-to-day work includes partnering with Oral Oncology Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team to address patient questions; conducting introductory calls for new patients and follow-up calls; triaging questions; helping ensure a smooth prior authorization process; and following up with Medication Access regarding patient support. Candidates must be available to train on site in Southern Maine. After onboarding, the position is hybrid. Prior medical oncology, surgical oncology, or oncology infusion experience is specifically sought. The role requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, a current applicable state Registered Professional Nurse license, and oncology certification or a defined process for achieving certification. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required, or the employee must complete a BSN within three years of the start date. The annual pay range is $83,324.80 to $112,736.00.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or completion of a BSN within three years of the start date.
Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Oncology certification or a defined process for achieving certification.
Prior medical oncology, surgical oncology, or oncology infusion experience is specifically sought.
Availability to train on site in Southern Maine.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with oncology patients and families.
Experience in community outreach.

Responsibilities

Guide patients through the cancer care continuum, including newly diagnosed and recurrent patients and their families or caregivers.
Understand Oncology Program clinical pathways and direct patients to appropriate organizational, outside, and community health care services for timely diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Partner with Oral Oncology Pharmacists and the multidisciplinary Oncology Care Team to address patient questions.
Conduct introductory calls with new patients.
Conduct follow-up calls and triage questions.
Help ensure a smooth prior authorization process.
Follow up with Medication Access regarding patient support.