RN - Cancer - Patient Nurse Navigator

Ventura•Ventura, CA

26d•$57 - $86

About The Position

The Nurse Navigator enhances the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from abnormal finding/diagnosis though the cancer continuum. Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Works with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support, and resolve any barriers, needs or issues related to the cycle of cancer care. Assesses patients’ current and future needs, provides patient access to resources internal and external, facilitates distress screenings and patient needs assessments, and makes appropriate referrals. Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and the cancer care team to ensure patient care and coordination using oncology nursing knowledge base, experience and expertise. Actively participates in multidisciplinary conference, providing patient follow up as needed. Provides patient education and symptom management support. Participates in community health promotion and awareness programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

California active RN license required
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
Minimum of Three (3) years of oncology nursing experience required

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Ability to problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking; excellent organizational, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Work in a self directed environment and effectively handle multiple priorities
Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards is preferred
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Prior experience planning, organizing, and completing individual treatment plans
Prior experience implementing professional and community based education programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and related database programs
Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, anatomy, histology, hematology and cancer related diagnostic procedures
Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards

Responsibilities

enhancing the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from abnormal finding/diagnosis though the cancer continuum
collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families
working with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support, and resolve any barriers, needs or issues related to the cycle of cancer care
assessing patients’ current and future needs, provides patient access to resources internal and external, facilitates distress screenings and patient needs assessments, and makes appropriate referrals
establishing and maintaining close collaboration with physicians and the cancer care team to ensure patient care and coordination using oncology nursing knowledge base, experience and expertise
actively participating in multidisciplinary conference, providing patient follow up as needed
providing patient education and symptom management support
participating in community health promotion and awareness programs
performing other duties as assigned