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 a multidisciplinary team to identify and remove barriers to care and support optimal clinical outcomes for patients and caregivers. The RN Navigator provides nursing care and guidance from first contact throughout the continuum of care, guides patients through treatment plans and upcoming appointments, and supports communication among patients, physicians, clinical specialists, and community resources.
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 certification 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) certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care and services for identified patient populations across the continuum and promote effective resource utilization.
- Lead within a multidisciplinary team to identify and eliminate barriers to care and support optimal clinical outcomes.
- Provide nursing care and guidance from first contact throughout the continuum of care.
- Guide patients on treatment plans and upcoming appointments, 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 patients about clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling, and facilitate their introduction to these services.
- Advocate for patients and families in preventing or resolving 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
