Oncology Care Navigator (LPN)

Nebraska Hematology Oncology PC; Nebraska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Hematology Oncology PC seeks an Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) to support an integrated physician/APP team. You will coordinate oncology and hematology care, assist with clinical workflows, communicate with patients and the care team, and provide education within the LPN scope.

The role emphasizes care coordination across treatment phases, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and support staff; a Nebraska LPN license and BLS are required, with oncology

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Nebraska.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Oncology/hematology/infusion or care coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care Coordination and Clinical Workflow: Coordinate care for oncology and hematology patients throughout treatment and follow-up.
• EMR/communication: Monitor and manage clinical communications through the EHR, patient portals, telephone encounters, etc.
• Documentation and routing: Review and route patient concerns, lab results, imaging, pathology, and messages according to protocols.
• Care transitions: Track completion of provider orders, referrals, testing, and follow-up activities; coordinate transitions of care.
• Nursing care: Provide nursing care within the scope of LPN licensure and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Patient education: Reinforce education on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and supportive care; prepare education packets.

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Education

LPN licensure in Nebraska

Graduate practical nursing program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Oncology software

Job description

Nebraska Hematology Oncology PC seeks an Oncology Nurse Coordinator (LPN) to support an integrated physician/APP team. You will coordinate oncology and hematology care, assist with clinical workflows, communicate with patients and the care team, and provide education within the LPN scope.

The role emphasizes care coordination across treatment phases, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and support staff; a Nebraska LPN license and BLS are required, with oncology