Nurse Navigator - Oncology

New England Cancer Specialists; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

10 company-paid holidays

Job summary

New England Cancer Specialists in Portsmouth, NH seeks full-time RN Care Managers/Nurse Navigators to support physician-led teams. Oncologic nursing experience preferred; willing to train motivated RNs.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, triage, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and care coordinators in a private practice serving NH and ME. The role requires NH RN licensure; 2–5 years of nursing experience, BSN preferred, and oncology/chemo coordination knowledge.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse in New Hampshire is required.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience.
• BSN preferred; hematology/oncology experience preferred.
• OCN certification preferred; able to obtain CHEMO/BIOTHERAPY certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for referrals, patients, and caregivers to coordinate care.
• Conduct patient assessments and assist physicians as needed.
• Triage patient calls and intervene promptly with appropriate physician notification.
• Follow up with patients by phone to ensure treatment guideline adherence.
• Assist with blood draws and maintain safe, accurate documentation.

Skills

RN license NH

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is currently seeking Full-Time 36 HR/ 5 day a week RN Care Managers known internally as Nurse Navigators to work directly with physician led teams in Portsmouth, NH. Experience in oncology, preferred. RNs with ED experience, Acute Care management, or with a strong desire to work in oncology are encouraged to apply. Willing to train dedicated RNs with a willingness to learn. RN Care Managers/Nurse Navigators use oncology clinical knowledge to offer individualized care to patients, families, and caregivers to help navigate along the health care continuum. They provide nursing assessments and the triage of patient care needs over the phone and in the office. Offering advice and counsel to patients as well as advising physicians of patient needs and recommended interventions. They work collaboratively with physicians, APP's, RN peers, Patient Care Coordinators, and other clinical and non-clinical personal within and outside the practice. NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from 5 different locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference. We are proud to be an adult oncology affiliate member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care , striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to assist with patient scheduling and coordination of care.
• Assist physicians; conduct patient assessments.
• Receive patient telephone calls and intervene appropriately for that patient's specific needs promptly. Alert physician as needed to patient needs that require physician intervention.
• Follow up with patients as needed by telephone, to ensure compliance with treatment guidelines and to evaluate changing or uncertain clinical situations.
• Draw blood from ports, central lines, and peripheral IV access. Perform other procedures as needed.
• Ensures follow-up appointments and tests/procedures are scheduled for patients.
• Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment, and documentation are completed safely and effectively.
• Maintain open and effective communication with all physicians, employees, and vendors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, in-services and continuing education programs, national and regional professional organizations, and community-sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
• Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice and provide recommendations on practice clinical policies and processes to practice Directors
• Coordinate patient care responsibilities within the scope of the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
• Demonstrates respect for the life, dignity, and rights of all persons.

Travel:Rare.

Weekends:Occasional; this position will participate with other nurses in the weekend urgent care coverage rotation.

Required Experience

• Licensed Nurse within the State of New Hampshire required
• 2-5 years plus nursing professional experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Two years of Hematology/Chemotherapy/Oncology nursing experience preferred
• OCNCertification Preferred
• Must have ONS Chemotherapy & Bio-therapy Certification or have the ability to get certification within 3 months of employment supported through the orientation process.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff
• Must be detail-oriented, have strong follow-up skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances. Other benefits include a retirement program, voluntary benefits, and a generous Paid Time Off as well as 10 Company-paid holidays. Paid membership to SMONS and ONS.

We support and encourage employees to continue their medical education. Employees may attend in-services, seminars, professional conventions, or postgraduate seminars (CME Events). Tuition assistance is available for employees looking to go back to school.

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