Oncology Nurse Navigator

Onco360 Oncology Pharmacy; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to coordinate patient care for oncology patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one year of healthcare experience. Key responsibilities include patient communication, medication management, and compliance with confidentiality laws. This is a remote position with a starting salary of $72K and benefits including medical, 401k, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with a match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a healthcare setting required.
• 1+ years’ experience in oncology desired.
• Current license as registered nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients about disease and treatment.
• Provide medication therapy management.
• Review the medical history of patients.

Skills

compassion

good communication skills

critical thinking

adaptability

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Onco360 is a unique Oncology Pharmacy model created to serve the needs of community, oncology and hematology physicians, patients, payers, and manufacturers. Our Onco360 Pharmacy in Houston, TX has a need for an Oncology Nurse Navigator to join our growing team. The hours for this position are 9:30-6 CST M-F. This position is remote but you must live within commutable distance to our pharmacy location in Houston, TX. The starting salary is $72K and above.

Overview

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a nursing professional who specializes in caring for people with cancer. This position will provide professional services to oncology patients in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. This role is responsible for coordinating the many aspects of care throughout the patient’s cancer treatment, managing and counseling patients, and following established policies and procedures for Onco360 pharmacies.

Benefits

• Medical; Dental; Vision
• 401k with a match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid benefits – life; and short and long-term disability

Oncology Nurse Navigator Position Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients to help them understand the disease, treatment plan and possible side effects.
• Provide medication therapy management.
• Assist health care providers and patients, greeting them by phone, answering questions and requests.
• Review the medical and health history of patients.
• Communicate with patients and physician’s office staff.
• Comply with professional practice and patient confidentiality laws.
• Document any adverse drug reactions according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Inform the pharmacy manager of medication errors.
• Document all communication with physicians or other healthcare providers.
• Follow up with patients and providers to monitor progress toward drug treatment goals.

Oncology Nurse Navigator Position Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Desired: 1+ years’ experience in oncology

Work Experience

• Required: 1+ years in a healthcare setting
• Desired: 1+ years in a specialty pharmacy setting

Skills/Knowledge

• Required: compassion, good communication skills, critical thinking, adaptability, attention to detail
• Desired: clinical and/or case management experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Current license as registered nurse
• Desired: ONCC or ONS certification

Behavior Competencies

• Required: compassionate, outgoing and energetic attitude, multi-tasking ability, good listening skills

Note: This description reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications for the role as provided.