Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Nurse Navigator
About The Position
The Nurse Navigator functions as part of a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for oncology patients. This position will be responsible for development and coordination of this program. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for ensuring all patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services, coordinating patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and serving as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology, oncology and radiation oncology care management. This position will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population through clinical knowledge expertise consultation, education and research. In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. The job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current Registered Nurse licensure with a multistate compact status
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification or obtained within 90 days after hire date
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Oncology nursing certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for oncology patients.
- Responsible for development and coordination of the oncology nurse navigator program.
- Ensures all patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services.
- Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology, oncology and radiation oncology care management.
- Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population through clinical knowledge expertise consultation, education and research.
- Performs all tasks with a patient centered focus.
- Seeks opportunities to continually improve core processes.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
- Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
- Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Free gym memberships
- Virtual care appointments
- Mental health services
- Discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Clinical Ladder Eligible – increase base pay by completing the clinical ladder levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
