RN Navigator
About The Position
The RN Navigator serves as the primary point of contact for identified patient populations, coordinating care and services across the continuum and promoting effective resource utilization. The role assumes a leadership position within the multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care and support optimal clinical outcomes for patients and caregivers. The RN provides nursing care and guidance from the patient's first contact throughout the continuum of care. The navigator guides patients through treatment plans and next steps, including surgical preparation, imaging, laboratory work, tests, and appointments with providers. The role also assists with follow-up scheduling, provides information and reminders to patients and physicians’ offices, and educates patients and families on care guidelines and treatment options to support patient-led decisions. The RN Navigator facilitates access to clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling; advocates for patients and families in preventing or resolving clinical issues; and develops supportive unit practices and guidelines. The position builds relationships with physicians, office staff, community resources, and healthcare providers, and serves as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians, and patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Three years of experience, including one year in a specialty.
- Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills.
- RN license: current state nursing license or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
- Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Professional Certification.
- Chemotherapy, Biotherapy Certification with provider card from the Oncology Nursing Society.
- OCN-Oncology Certified Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care and services for identified patient populations across the continuum and promote effective resource utilization.
- Lead within the multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care and support optimal clinical outcomes.
- Provide nursing care and guidance from first patient contact throughout the continuum of care.
- Guide patients on treatment plans and next steps, including surgical preparation, imaging, labs, tests, and which provider to see next.
- Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments and provide information and reminders to patients and physicians’ offices.
- Educate patients and families on care-specific guidelines and treatment options to enable patient-led treatment decisions.
- Educate and facilitate patient introduction to clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling.
- Advocate for patients and families to prevent or resolve clinical issues, and develop supportive unit practices and guidelines.
- Build relationships with physicians, office staff, community resources, and healthcare providers to support effective communication in patient care.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians, and patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
