Cancer Center Nurse Navigator: Intake & Care Coordination

Kansas Health System; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator to enhance cancer center navigation and intake. The role focuses on improving access, coordinating care, and supporting patients from intake through treatment planning, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals across KU Health System.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, several years of nursing experience, and knowledge of case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
• 3+ years nursing experience required.
• 1+ year in case management or ambulatory care coordination preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the state or eligible for multi-state license.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs for new patients referred to a specialist prior to first visit.
• Document patient assessment and interventions in EMR.
• Refer patients to supportive services based on navigation needs.
• Provide educational and emotional support through intake and treatment planning.
• Coordinate scheduling with multidisciplinary providers and locations.
• Assist in coordinating diagnostic studies to expedite treatment.
• Develop relationships with referring physicians and ensure follow-up of treatment plan.
• Maintain intake logs and report monthly for metrics.

Skills

Case management

Ambulatory care coordination

EMR data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

3+ years nursing experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Nurse Navigator to enhance cancer center navigation and intake. The role focuses on improving access, coordinating care, and supporting patients from intake through treatment planning, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals across KU Health System.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, several years of nursing experience, and knowledge of case management.