Nurse Navigator - RN educates patients and their families about their diseases and helps to navigate the many paths of a healthcare diagnostic and treatment process. Provides age and culturally appropriate information and resources during the diagnostic evaluation. Being a Nurse Navigator - RN supports and guides the patient, families, and caregivers during decision-making processes. May organize and lead support groups or provide translation support for other languages. Additionally, Nurse Navigator - RN coordinates appointments and referrals. Tracks and documents metrics and outcomes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Navigator - RN's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
The Oncology Nurse Navigator Coordinator assists the Director, overseeing day to day coordination of patient care including financial planning as needed, survivorship plans and the provision of clinical practice and administrative support in accordance with department philosophies and objectives, established policies and procedures, physician orders and standards of care. As the patient navigator he/she will function on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for oncology patients assuring quality and comprehensive services throughout the continuum of care. She/he will serve as a clinical resource and liaison with expertise in hematology/oncology care management for both the staff and community. He/ She will provide expert nursing care, which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research.
Job Requirements
a. Minimum Education Requirement: Incumbent must be a graduate from a school of nursing. BSN and ONS certification are preferred.
b. Minimum Experience Requirement: Three to Five years of recent Oncology clinical experience. Knowledge of personnel practices and demonstrated ability in the supervision of staff normally acquired through previous supervisory experience. Effective interpersonal communication skills in order to provide leadership to employees and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians.
c. Minimum License Requirement: Current West Virginia State Nursing License, which is renewed on a yearly basis. Must possess current BLS certification, which is renewed every two years. Oncology certification within one year of employment.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
Medium Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 50 lbs.
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