Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health seeks a Nurse Navigator to coordinate care across the continuum, ensuring timely access and seamless service integration. You will meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance, functioning as the single point of contact for medical information and education.

As the nurse navigator, you will share knowledge on internal and external support services and resources, aiding families through diagnosis and treatment processes and helping overcome barriers to

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an approved program.
• RN or BSN license valid in Texas.
• Strong communications and advocacy skills in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the continuum to ensure timely access to services.
• Meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance.
• Serve as single point of contact for medical information and education.
• Share knowledge on internal and external support services and resources.

Skills

Medical terminology

Nurse educator tactics

Barrier mitigation

FMLA documentation

Planning & delegation

Program evaluation

Problem solving

Written communication

Policy interpretation

Prioritization

Patient collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care. The nurse navigator will meet with the patient and families to provide emotional support and guidance. As a single point of contact, the nurse navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

• Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse or BSN, licensed in the state of Texas

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.


• Thorough knowledge of nurse educator/advocacy tactics.


• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues.


• Knowledge in preparing FMLA and related insurance forms. 50% Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.


• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.


• Skill in problem solving.


• Skill in verbal and written communication. Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes.


• Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and procedures.


• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests. Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.