Nurse Navigator (RN) — Cancer Care & Access Champion

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Navigator (NN) to educate patients and coordinate care across the cancer continuum. The role interfaces with patients, families, and the care team via in-person and remote means, promoting timely access to care and adherence to the plan of care.

The NN must be a licensed RN with disease-specific knowledge, minimum 3 years nursing practice, and 2 years disease-specific experience preferred. BLS and RN licensure required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelors preferred.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Acts as subject matter expert in patient navigation and improves access to care.
• Coordinates care across specialty clinics and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Completes competency assessments and supports education of other nurses and staff.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Data collection

Communication

Education

Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Navigator (NN) to educate patients and coordinate care across the cancer continuum. The role interfaces with patients, families, and the care team via in-person and remote means, promoting timely access to care and adherence to the plan of care.

The NN must be a licensed RN with disease-specific knowledge, minimum 3 years nursing practice, and 2 years disease-specific experience preferred. BLS and RN licensure required upon hire.