Oncology Nurse Navigator SCH Williamsville Oncology

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes Work Schedule: Days Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm/9:00am to 5:00pm Summary: The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a professional Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers. The ONN works to coordinate high quality, person-centered care through effective communication with the comprehensive oncology team throughout all phases of the cancer experience. The ONN is a critical member of the care team identifying and eliminating barriers to receiving appropriate care and providing education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making. Navigation services include prevention and screening activities, facilitating care transitions, treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care. The ONN acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers and the care team to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate efficient care transitions while serving as a resource to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities: EDUCATION NYS RN license requiredBachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing requiredCertified Oncology Nurse preferredBLS certification required Experience Five (5) years acute nursing experience, with minimum 3 years in oncology requiredPrevious experience in case management or patient education preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Excellent communication and listening skills, communication skills both orally and written for a variety of audiencesProficient technology skills to utilize the EMR, computer programs and technology to develop presentations, trend data and identify opportunities for improvementHighly organized, able to implement, coordinate and direct a variety of programs and servicesAbility to take initiative and provide self-directed leadership to ancillary team while driving resultsAble to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and providers to deliver patient-centered, interdisciplinary care WORKING CONDITIONS Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobsOccasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions