Oncology Patient Navigator

About the role

The Oncology Patient Navigator assists physicians and Disease Site Management Teams in integrating the various aspects of treatment and support for cancer patients and their caregivers from the time of diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Helps to present the menu of interventions and continuum of care options and serves as a link to Medical Center and community services for patients, families and caregivers. Develops and coordinates appropriate oncology educational materials for patients and their families as defined by the Disease Site Teams and the patient’s Physicians. Provides patient and staff education, group programs, maintenance of resources and data collection as needed. All initiatives are geared to facilitate and enhance the quality of care of the patient and assure a smooth flow through the various components of care.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and Disease Site Management Teams in integrating treatment and support for cancer patients and caregivers from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
• Present the menu of interventions and continuum of care options.
• Serve as a link to Medical Center and community services for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Develop and coordinate appropriate oncology educational materials for patients and families as defined by Disease Site Teams and physicians.
• Provide patient and staff education.
• Conduct group programs.
• Maintain resources and collect data as needed.
• Facilitate and enhance quality of care and assure a smooth flow through the components of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree Preferred.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing Preferred.
• RN Indiana license preferred.
• Three or more years of acute clinical experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Discharge planning or Case management acceptable.

Skills

• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time and part-time colleagues, beginning on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program (paid directly to our learning partner).
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and more).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off program plus 7 paid holidays.
• No mandatory overtime.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• State-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team environment.

Schedule

Full-time position, Day Shift, 40 hours per week.