Nurse Navigator - Pulmonary

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Lung Cancer Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

The role focuses on coordinating care from incidental nodules through treatment and survivorship, meeting with patients and families to provide information and support. The Nurse Navigator will facilitate rapid scheduling, coordinate follow-up care, and help patients access internal and external

Qualifications

• Active Maryland nursing license is required.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a T3/Secret clearance may be required.
• Experience coordinating care for cancer patients and supporting patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rapid scheduling and track patient progress through the treatment continuum.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families after lung cancer diagnosis.
• Identify and refer to internal and external resources to remove barriers to care.
• Serve as a consistent care coordinator within the Lung Cancer Program at WRNMMC.

Skills

Nursing license

Care coordination

Clearance eligibility

Education

Maryland RN license

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Nurse Navigator - Pulmonary located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in Bethesda, MD.

Due to clearance requirements, U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret clearance may be required.

An active nursing license in the state of Maryland is required.

HJF is seeking a Nurse Navigator for the Lung Cancer Program located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), in Bethesda, MD.This position will serve as a consistent care coordinator to eligible beneficiaries at WRNMMC, ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of lung cancer care, from incidental nodule discovery through treatment and survivorship. The Nurse Navigator will meet with patients and families to provide emotional support and guidance following the diagnosis of lung cancer through end-stage disease if necessary. The nurse will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources. The Nurse Navigator will be responsible for facilitating rapid scheduling, coordinating follow-up care, and tracking patients to ensure completion of the recommended treatment plan. The Nurse Navigator will identify and assist patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources. They will be an integral and professional member of the Interdisciplinary team promoting optimal patient care.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer- trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the Department of War (DoW) only Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.