Registered Nurse RN Oncology Nurse Navigator
About The Position
The Oncology Nurse Navigator works on a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and care coordinator for oncology patients. The Navigator participates in the patient survivorship program based on site requirements and contributes to reporting on identified measures. The role includes assessing patients’ clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other needs, and referring them to appropriate supportive services and community resources. The Navigator collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to improve comprehensive oncology services and assists with training and education for oncology staff. As a clinical resource with oncology care-management expertise, the Navigator reinforces education with patients and families and provides input on educational materials. The role also participates in cancer screening, prevention, and educational events as appropriate for the site.
Requirements
- Three years of nursing experience.
- Current state RN license.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- Oncology or navigation certification within three years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- BSN.
- Three years of oncology nursing experience.
- Oncology or navigation certification.
Responsibilities
- Act as an advocate, educator, and coordinator of care for oncology patients on a multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in the patient survivorship program based on site requirements.
- Participate in reporting on identified measures.
- Assess patients’ clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other needs.
- Refer patients to appropriate supportive services and community resources.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to improve comprehensive oncology services.
- Assist with training and education of oncology staff.
- Serve as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management.
- Reinforce education with patients and families and provide input on educational materials.
- Participate in cancer screening, prevention, and educational events as appropriate for the site.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package, including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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