Oncology Nurse Navigator Full Time Days

Baptist Healthcare System; Louisville (KY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Nurse Navigator to advocate, educate and counsel oncology patients, focusing on rectal cancer. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive services for cancer-diagnostic referrals and optimize patient experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating diagnostics and treatment plans, scheduling across specialties, educating patients, following up on barriers, coordinating tumor boards, and leading accreditation activities with

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred.
• ONCC certification required within 18 months of hire; ongoing certification expected.
• Minimum three years oncology experience with cancer knowledge.
• Experience with common computer programs.

Mansioni

• Serve as primary navigator for rectal cancer patients and coordinate timely diagnostics.
• Coordinate patient appointments across specialties for efficient care.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, options, and care plans.
• Follow up with patients to address barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate tumor boards with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage meeting logistics and CME reporting.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians for timely case presentations.
• Lead efforts to maintain accreditation with NAPRC.

Conoscenze

Oncology coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

ONCC certification within 18 months

Strumenti

Common computer programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift

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

• 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 programs

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.