Brain Tumor Navigator RN

Job Summary

You will provide advanced clinical navigation and direct patient care for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum, applying thorough assessments and nursing expertise to support safe, patient-centered care. You will serve as a central point of contact, helping patients and caregivers overcome barriers and coordinating with various clinical services to ensure a seamless treatment experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate clinical research elements into your practice, supporting protocol requirements, prioritizing patient safety, and educating participants alongside the research team.
• Utilize strong assessment and care coordination capabilities, combined with the ability to navigate diverse needs and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient-focused approach, commitment to research protocols, and exceptional communication skills will promote continuity of care and enhance patient outcomes.
• Provides direct patient care and clinical navigation for neuro-oncology patients across the continuum of care, including assessment, symptom management, and follow-up.
• Carefully coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, pharmacy, research, and support services) to ensure timely and effective care delivery.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and applies advanced clinical judgment, including evaluation of medical history, treatment-related symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and communicates findings to providers.
• Educates patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, symptom management, investigational therapies, and available support resources to promote informed decision-making.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and clinical liaison for patients and caregivers, facilitating navigation of appointments, procedures, and individualized care plans.
• Identifies and mitigates barriers to care, including clinical, psychosocial, logistical, and financial barriers, and facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and external resources.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelors of Nursing
• Two to five (2-5) years clinical experience with neuroscience patients
• Licensed Registered Nurse: AZ American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
• Preferred: Masters Of Science or Education in Nursing or related discipline
• Four to six (4-6) years of experience with demonstrated accomplishments in clinical program development
• Experience in neuro-oncology, neuroscience, oncology, neurosurgery or a related specialty
• Experience providing direct patient care, including independent clinical assessment, symptom management, and coordination of complex care across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting or coordinating clinical research activities preferred, including patient education related to investigational therapies and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support