Oncology Clinic RN- Willing to train

About the role

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is currently seeking an Full-time 32 hour Oncology Nurse Navigator to work in our Westbrook office.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to assist with patient scheduling and coordination of care.
• Coordinating appointments with providers to ensure timely delivery of diagnostic and treatment services and ensures that appropriate medical records are available for these appointments.
• Facilitates linkages to follow-up services.
• Aid physicians, conduct patient assessments. Works closely with the Research Department to provide access to clinical trials.
• Maintain communication with patients, survivors, families, and the health care providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the cancer/blood disorder experience.
• Receive patient telephone calls and intervene appropriately for that patient's specific needs in a timely manner.
• Alert physician as needed to patient needs that require physician intervention.
• Follow up with patients as needed by telephone, to ensure compliance with treatment guidelines and to evaluate changing or uncertain clinical situations.
• Arrange language translation and/or interpretation services as needed.
• Works closely with the Financial Advocates to facilitate financial support for all modalities of treatments.
• Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment and documentation are completed safely and effectively.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, in-services and continuing education programs, national and regional professional organizations and community sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice and provides recommendations on practice clinical policies and processes to practice Directors.
• Cook up patient care responsibilities within the scope of the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
• Aids in the arrangement of transportation if needed.
• Builds partnerships with local agencies and groups (referrals to other services and/or survivor support groups).

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Licensed Nurse within State of Maine required.
• Two years plus nursing professional experience required.
• Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
• OCN required within 1 (one) year of hire or when eligible based on ONCC criteria.
• ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification required within 6 (six) months of hire.
• AONN required within 2 (two) years of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of oncology and hematology principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of oncology and hematology principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and benefits to our employees. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance. Short Term and Long-Term disability insurances. Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 10 Company paid holidays as well as employee discounts.