Registered Nurse Patient Navigator

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves acting as a primary point of contact for patients within an Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic. The Registered Nurse Patient Navigator will streamline communication between various medical specialists, educate patients on complex diagnoses and treatment plans, monitor and manage treatment-related side effects, assess and mitigate patient barriers, and connect patients with necessary resources and support systems.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience nursing in Oncology, Ear, Nose and Throat, or care coordination preferred
Experience with patient navigation or case management preferred
Oncology certification (OCN) or Nurse Navigator certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for patients, streamlining communication between ENTs, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, speech pathologists, and social workers.
Explain complex head and neck diagnoses, treatment plans (e.g., surgery, radiation), and potential side effects such as swallowing difficulties, mucositis, or voice changes.
Assess and manage treatment-related toxicities, helping to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits or hospital readmissions.
Identify and mitigate socioeconomic, financial, or transportation barriers.
Connect patients with nutritional support (e.g., feeding tubes), support groups, financial assistance, and survivorship planning.