RN Oncology Navigator

About the role

Provides nursing care and guidance to patients from initial contact through the continuum of care. Guides patients on treatment plans, next steps in appointments, and assists with scheduling follow-up appointments. Tracks outcomes of referrals and treatments, maintaining detailed records to measure program effectiveness. Develops and implements patient education programs and tools. Provides psychosocial support, including facilitation of support groups. Educates and facilitates patient introduction to clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling. Advocates for patients and families in preventing and resolving clinical issues. Develops strong relationships with physicians, office staff, community resources, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication in patient care. Serves as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians, and patients. Coordinates and participates in community education programs, health fairs, and local events. Provides formal and informal education to other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Guides patients on treatment plans, next steps in appointments, and assists with scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Tracks outcomes of referrals and treatments, maintaining detailed records to measure program effectiveness.
• Develops and implements patient education programs and tools.
• Provides psychosocial support, including facilitation of support groups.
• Educates and facilitates patient introduction to clinical trial information, resource referrals, and counseling.
• Advocates for patients and families in preventing and resolving clinical issues.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical specialists, primary care physicians, and patients.
• Coordinates and participates in community education programs, health fairs, and local events.
• Provides formal and informal education to other healthcare team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Attends national, regional, and local conferences pertinent to the program and the RN Navigator role.

Requirements

• Organizational skills
• Verbal interpersonal skills
• Customer relations
• Proficiency in grammar and spelling
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Keyboarding (manual) skills
• Computer (visual) skills
• Strong psychosocial assessment and clinical skills
• In-depth knowledge of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Awareness of resources available for breast cancer patients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships
• Provision of age-appropriate cancer education
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize in-house and external oncology resources
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams) and electronic medical record systems
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) [Preferred]

Skills

• Knowledge of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Awareness of resources available for breast cancer patients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships
• Provision of age-appropriate cancer education
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize in-house and external oncology resources
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams) and electronic medical record systems
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
• Field Of Study N/A
• Work Experience 1+ years in acute care nursing [Required]
• 1+ years in an oncology setting [Preferred]
• Oncology nursing experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$35.04 - $65.17