Oncology Nurse Navigator | Cancer Institute| Day| Full Time

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health St Johns in Florida is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to advocate for patients, facilitate access to treatment services, and support families throughout the cancer care journey. The role emphasizes delivering a positive patient experience and serving as a resource to oncology staff.

You will collaborate with medical leaders, coordinate care across the continuum, participate in accreditation activities, and help plan community outreach with organizations such as the American Cancer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Active Florida Nursing License and BLS are required.
• 5 to 7 years of clinical nursing experience are required.
• Breast Nurse Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical expert in helping cancer patients and families navigate the healthcare system, expediting access to hospital services and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Role model in oncology nursing for staff, assessing educational needs and planning programs accordingly.
• Maintain accreditation requirements for the Cancer Institute and assist with community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with Hospital Medical Director and oncology teams to coordinate cancer care across the continuum.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

The Oncology Nurse Navigator serves as an advocate for patients in accessing treatment services while promoting a positive patient experience for the individual and their family. This position also serves as a role model and resource to oncology nursing staff at UF Health St Johns with regards educational and program needs for complex clinical situations.

Serves as advocate for cancer patients and their families in educational and community referral processes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in services offered by the Cancer Institute, including budgetary components. Functions as facilitator and innovator for evidence-based nursing practice through direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment related to oncology nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Clinical expert in helping cancer patients and their families navigate through the healthcare system. Serves as a patient advocate in expediting patients’ access to hospital services, minimizing delays and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• A role model in oncology nursing for Flagler Hospital staff, acting as a resource in oncology nursing, particularly with complex clinical situations by assessing educational needs and planning programs accordingly.

Assist with

• Maintaining accreditation requirements for the Cancer Institute.
• Planning and implementing community outreach activities for the CESC, in collaboration with community organizations including the American Cancer Society.

Collaborates with

• The Hospital Medical Director, Cancer Center, in identifying and resolving patient care-related issues.
• Collaborates with the Hospital oncologists, other physicians, staff, and community/advocacy groups to facilitate and enhance coordination of cancer care across the continuum.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing

Required License: Active FL Nursing License and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Required Experience: 5 to 7 years of Clinical Nursing

Preferred: Breast Nurse Certification

Additional Information: BLS provided by the AHA, required within 30 days of hire.