Nurse Navigator

Astera Cancer Care; Hillmont (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute is seeking a Nurse Navigator (RN) to coordinate comprehensive care for oncology patients within the RN scope. The role emphasizes education, triage, and collaboration with providers and infusion nurses to support patients from diagnosis to survivorship.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in Nursing with Alabama RN licensure, prefer BSN, and have 3+ years of nursing experience, including oncology.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Alabama RN license required.
• BLS and chemotherapy certification/training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience, 1 year in acute care or oncology.
• Knowledge of oncology treatment procedures and supportive care.
• Ability to educate patients and families about diseases and care.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and triage.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Strong communication and emotional stability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patient care within RN scope.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Assist with weekend/holiday on-call and treatments after 1 year.
• Document telephone assessments according to protocol.
• Act as liaison between infusion nursing and providers.
• Make referrals to supportive care services.
• Track MD hospital patient lists for schedule changes.
• Assist in end-of-life care coordination and emotional support.
• Follow protocol for prescription requests.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology care

Patient education

Assessment & triage

Bereavement support

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Alabama RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Chemotherapy certification

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.Job Description:Job PurposeWorking within RN scope of practice, the Nurse Navigator collaborates with providers and supportive staff to coordinate all aspects of patient care, ensuring adherence to department policies, and nursing procedures, standards, and practices.Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for the general coordination of the primary physician’s patients.Provide continuous and comprehensive education and information to patients and families.After 1 year, may be asked to assist with weekend/holiday calls and occasional weekend/holiday treatments in rotation with other Nurse Navigators.Independently perform telephone assessment using the nursing process and apply judgment and decision- making skills to coordinate a plan of care for the patient.Document all telephone assessment calls according to protocol.Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from diagnosis to survivorship.Act as a liaison between infusion nursing and providers, answering questions at the highest level within scope of practice.Make referrals to appropriate supportive care services as needed.Ensure that patients requesting prescriptions are handled according to protocol including documentation and delivery.Follow MD’s hospital patient list to anticipate schedule changes for office, test results, discharge planning and communication with other participating physicians.Assist in the coordination of end of life care for patients and families and provide emotional support.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMust be able to maintain emotional stability in order to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.Must have knowledge of oncology treatment procedures, facilities and equipment.Must have knowledge of supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients.Must have knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.Must have ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of diseases and provide instruction on proper care and treatment.Must have the ability to perform nursing assessments and patient triage.Must have knowledge of the nature and treatments of oncologic diseases and of reactions and side effects of related therapy methods.Must have patient assessment and referral skills.Must have knowledge of bereavement counseling techniques.Must have ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Education/ExperienceMust hold an Associate’s degree in Nursing, Bachelor’s preferred.Must hold an Alabama RN license.BLS and chemotherapy certification/training preferred.Must have at least (3) years’ nursing experience with at least (1) year acute care or oncology experience.Working conditionsEnvironment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.Physical requirementsLight physical effort.Requires handling of average-weight up to 10 pounds and frequent standing or walking.Direct reportsThis is not a supervisory position.