NURSE NAVIGATOR-Ambulatory 40 HR Day Shift-FCCC
Temple Health – Temple University Health System · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Nurse Navigator functions to provide access to quality care for cancer patients/families. This is accomplished through expert oncology nursing practice in the areas of care giving, coordination, consultation, education and research (ONS Position Statement on Quality Care, 2007).
Responsibilities
- Absorbs abnormal findings, diagnosis and through survivorship with the multidisciplinary team.
- Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management.
- Provides guidance to the patient related to scheduling appointments.
- Removes access related barriers including insurance and transportation.
- Answers clinical care related questions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required.
- Experience: Master's Degree Nursing Preferred, 5 years experience in nursing with 2 years in nursing oncology Required, 1 year experience as an oncology nurse case manager or patient navigator Preferred.
- Licenses: PA Registered Nurse License Required, OCN - Oncology Cert Nurse Preferred, Multi State Compact RN License Required.