Oncology Nurse Navigator

Responsibilities

• Nurse Navigators will ensure there is continuity of communication between a patient's various care providers (both within and outside the UNCHCS community)
• Interviews patients regarding their current health practices, identifies health problems, determines the degree of compliance and problems complying with the prescribed treatment plan, and documents this information in the patient's chart
• Analyzes data from patient interviews, chart reviews, and physical assessments to determine patient's nursing care needs including direct care, referral to other departments
• Coordinates scheduling of tests, labs, x-rays, coordinates consults
• Interacts with referring physician's offices for new and ongoing patient care issues

Qualifications

• Navigators must be compassionate while possessing excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational/prioritization skills as well as the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare teams
• Prior Epic experience is helpful, but not required
• Basic working knowledge of managed care, insurance coverage, procedures, and community resources is preferred, but can be learned
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing. In lieu of bachelor’s degree, candidate may possess ADN but will be required to enroll in a BSN program within 4 years, and obtained BSN within 7 years
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or ONN (Oncology Nurse Navigator) Certification required or must be obtained with 3 years of hire date. Until certification requirements are met, candidate must complete required hours of oncology related annual training as specified by accreditation standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification