Oncology Nurse Navigator Full Time Days

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Nurse Navigator to advocate, educate, and coordinate care for oncology patients, with emphasis on rectal cancer. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely diagnostics and smooth treatment planning.

The role requires leadership in patient education, care coordination, and tumor board facilitation, with a commitment to accreditation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Master's degree preferred.
• ONCC certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum three years oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse navigator for rectal cancer patients, coordinating diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments across specialties to maximize efficiency.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, options, and care plans; support families throughout care journey.
• Conduct patient outreach to ensure continuity of care and address barriers to treatment.
• Oversee tumor board coordination; ensure CME reporting and documentation.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Scheduling & Appointment Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift*Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus available for experienced candidates!*Job Summary:The Nurse Navigator functions within the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for referred oncology patients with selected diagnoses, with an emphasis on patients diagnosed with rectal cancer. The Navigator is responsible for ensuring all patients referred with a cancer related diagnosis or suspicious finding receive effective and comprehensive services.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not delineated below, and specific functions may change from time to time.Serve as the primary nurse navigator for rectal cancer patients, ensuring timely diagnostic assessments and smooth coordination of treatment plans.Assist with the scheduling and coordination of patient appointments across specialties, ensuring efficient use of resources and a streamlined patient experience.Provide patient education on diagnosis, treatment options, and care plans, acting as a resource for patients and families throughout their care journey.Conduct patient outreach and follow-up to ensure continuity of care and address any patient concerns or barriers to treatment.Oversee the coordination and facilitation of all tumor boards, ensuring the right multidisciplinary team is assembled for each case.Manage meeting logistics, including minute-taking, tracking action items, and ensuring compliance with continuing medical education (CME) reporting.Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, oncologists, and other clinical staff to ensure timely and accurate case presentations.Lead the program’s efforts to maintain and achieve accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required:A. Bachelor's degree in nursing.B. Master's degree preferred.C. ONCC certification required within 18 months of hire date. Ongoing certification is required.D. Minimum three years oncology experience required, with a strong knowledge base related to common types of cancers and treatment.E. Experience with common computer programsIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.