Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, anticipates, and supervises individual patient care according to organizational policies and procedures. Serves as primary point of contact for patients and families. Assumes responsibility in association with physicians and leaders to serve as a liaison for the patient/family, community, and other NCHS specialties. Establishes and maintains contact with program patients to eliminate barriers for timely diagnosis and treatment by coordinating patient care across the continuum. Provides patient education related to illness and planned treatment. Provides patients with resources and linkages including community, patient/family support, and assistance in meeting cancer-related needs as identified by patients and families.