Oncology Nurse Navigator: Advancing Cancer Care & Support

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 61.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston uses oncology-specific knowledge to guide patients and families through the cancer journey, providing education, resources, and care coordination across all phases of treatment.

As part of a patient-centered team, ONNs collaborate with care providers, support survivorship planning, and contribute to program development, QA/QI projects, and research activities to improve outcomes and experience.

Qualifikationen

• Education: ADN required; BSN strongly preferred.
• If ADN, must complete BSN within 4 years.
• Ambulatory/oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Licensed RN in MA or NH; BLS required.
• Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year RN experience.

Aufgaben

• Participates in day-to-day operations including patient education and call triage.
• Supports QA/QI projects and program evaluation.
• Provides expert nursing care using evidence-based practice with patients, families and colleagues.
• Assists patients with cancer with treatment goals, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and providers to optimize outcomes.
• Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with nursing policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent decision making

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston uses oncology-specific knowledge to guide patients and families through the cancer journey, providing education, resources, and care coordination across all phases of treatment.

As part of a patient-centered team, ONNs collaborate with care providers, support survivorship planning, and contribute to program development, QA/QI projects, and research activities to improve outcomes and experience.