Navigator RN

About the role

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) serves as a consistent resource throughout the continuum of cancer care. This RN is knowledgeable on the multiple treatment decisions, strong emotions and financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. The ONN will triage the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient and significant others, offering intervention and/or referrals as needed.

Primary goals

• Enable patients with information and education thus reducing a portion of the stress involved in a cancer diagnosis.
• Empower the patient to participate in their personal care process.
• Improve understanding of their decisions and treatment plans.
• Complete the treatment through the point of survivorship planning (when applicable).

Required Qualifications

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 18 months of hire: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
• 3 years oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Case management or Clinical Trial Nurse experience.