Ambulatory Wilmot Oncology Nurse Navigator at Strong: Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator

Responsibilities

Provides cancer disease-specific individualized assistance, support, and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through the system, facilitate interactions with the care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the point of contact for patients and families throughout the cancer continuum.

Works in collaboration with the care team and other multidisciplinary teams to establish, execute, and evaluate a care plan across the system for URMC patients.

Optimizes care coordination, patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing nurse-led navigation throughout the patient journey.

Coordinates scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow-up care, and appointments within the radiation oncology clinical pathway.

Provides education to patients and families regarding complex appointment and required testing.

Identifies and addresses clinical and health system barriers to care and provision of services to at-risk populations as identified by the nurse navigation tracking tools.

Aids in the development of clinical goals and objectives for the Radiation Oncology Navigator role in conjunction with the radiation oncology service.

Requirements

BSN with 3-5 years of oncology experience preferred.

Oncology certification preferred.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams required to be successful in this position.

Skills

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$77,210.00 - $104,229.00

Schedule

FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts.