Oncology Nurse Navigator: Coordinating Cancer Care

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to coordinate care for cancer patients, expediting evaluation and scheduling exams. You will assist patients and families in navigating the cancer treatment process through a multidisciplinary team approach.

The role requires an Iowa-licensed RN, with BSN preferred and oncology nursing experience. Excellent communication, advocacy, and Microsoft Office skills are essential; OCN certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to help ease the burden of cancer treatment with patient and family.
• Experience and compassion in assisting patients through treatment while working with a multidisciplinary cancer team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Promotes programs and services to community such as public education events and support groups.
• Coordinates and facilitates cancer support groups.
• Establish rapport with referring physicians and offices.
• Works closely with staff from Medical, Radiation, and Surgical Oncology offices to coordinate care.
• Identifies barriers to care for patients and families.
• Navigates patients through the cancer care pathway and coordinates appointments/services.
• Advocates for patients and answers questions, referring to appropriate resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer relations

Nursing experience

Microsoft Office

Oncology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Oncology Nurse Navigator to coordinate care for cancer patients, expediting evaluation and scheduling exams. You will assist patients and families in navigating the cancer treatment process through a multidisciplinary team approach.

The role requires an Iowa-licensed RN, with BSN preferred and oncology nursing experience. Excellent communication, advocacy, and Microsoft Office skills are essential; OCN certification is preferred.