Oncology Nurse Navigator

About the role

The Oncology Nurse Navigator at Mahaska Health serves as a dedicated guide for patients and families throughout their cancer care journey, from initial diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for patients and families from the initial cancer diagnosis
• Follow patients through testing and treatment, identifying needs and resources for patients along the journey
• Avoid coordination of care across the continuum and provide guidance
• Will assist with education for patients and families, coordinating with other key members of the care team
• Serve as an advocate and counselor for oncology patients
• Supports and empowers patients by reducing “barriers to care”
• Makes sure patient progress is monitored, reviews results with providers, and takes appropriate follow-up actions with patients
• Aids in patient referrals and insurance authorizations
• Displays empathy and exemplary customer care skills
• Collaborates with cancer team and other departments to ensure appropriate follow-up appointments and testing are scheduled
• Supports and participates in Tumor Board, Cancer Care Committee, community events, and outreach for Cancer Support Group, Screening and Prevention Events, and Survivorship
• Works effectively with patients of varied ages, racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds

Requirements

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa
• Current Iowa RN/LPN license with minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Strong computer skills
• ONC certification preferred
• Experience with Oncology preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy preferred
• Experience with cancer care patients preferred
• Experience with Epic preferred