Oncology Nurse Navigator

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to serve as the primary contact for cancer patients and their families. In this role, you will manage care collaboratively with healthcare professionals, ensuring timely access to essential resources and services. This position requires strong advocacy, oncology nursing experience, and the ability to effectively coordinate patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 years RN oncology experience required.
• Current knowledge of clinical practices and information systems.
• Ability to interpret patient needs by age.

Responsibilities

• Provide a single point of contact for patients with cancer.
• Organize and facilitate Multidisciplinary Clinics.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop plans of care.

Skills

Advocacy for patients

Clinical caseload management

Patient care coordination

Bilingual skills (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse in PA

OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC (within 3 years)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Job description

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Summary

Serves as a single point of contact for patients with cancer, their family members, caregivers, and referring physicians to access disease-specific cancer care services. Manages the care of identified patients with cancer in collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure timely, high-quality care. Ensures seamless access to oncology care through assessment of patient financial, emotional, social, and clinical needs throughout the illness trajectory and connects the patient and family to needed resources. Organizes and facilitates the Multidisciplinary Clinics. Participates in Cancer Institute and community disease specific outreach events. Accompanies the patient to provider appointments to provide support, education, and reinforcement of the information provided.

Job Duties

• Supports the clinical trial team to efficiently complete tasks through documentation and submissions.
• Works with the patient population to ensure access to oncology care by frequently assessing medical and psychosocial patient needs and ensuring treatment compliance.
• Participates in community outreach activities and promotes cancer support services and educational workshops on oncology-related topics.
• Facilitates detection, screening, and prevention activities such as nutrition planning, exercise, smoking cessation, and other wellness programs.
• Provides information, answers healthcare-related questions, and refers oncology patients to resources both within the health network and the community.
• Identifies patients for referral to a multidisciplinary team or appropriate provider (surgery, radiation, medical oncology) using standardized screening tools.
• Gives supportive resources to the patient and the families to promote a positive outlook.
• Facilitates the Multidisciplinary Clinics.
• Works collaboratively with the Health Care Team to develop the patient's plan of care.
• Collaborates with other programs and departments such as: Clinical Trials, Palliative Care, Home Care Hospice Genetics, and wellness programs to facilitate transitions in care.
• Provides an access point for system management.
• Monitors patients utilization of express care, ER, and inpatient services; develops a plan for utilization reduction.
• Monitors out and in migration.
• Evaluates care compliance and outcomes.
• Acts as patient liaison and facilitates communication between patient, family, and Health Care Providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• 2 years RN oncology experience
• Ability to advocate for patients with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload of patients with cancer.
• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs that are age appropriate.
• Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications.
• OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years RN oncology experience
• Bilingual skills (Spanish and English)

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. Frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use. Activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR as required for the role.

About LVHN

Lehigh Valley Health Network is nationally recognized, forward-thinking, and offers opportunities to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. LVHN is a Magnet hospital with a focus on nursing excellence and patient outcomes. LVHN is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected characteristics.

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