Oncology Nurse Navigator - Oncology Service Line

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Ohio is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Oncology Service Line. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care, advocate for patients, and facilitate communication between healthcare teams. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of clinical experience, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, and be licensed to practice in Ohio. The position involves direct patient advocacy and care coordination within an integrated health system, ensuring commitment to exceptional patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical experience required.
• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification is required; OCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide nursing care.
• Acts as a patient advocate for safe care delivery.
• Collects data for tumor board presentation and tracking.

Skills

Oncology-specific clinical knowledge

Patient advocacy

Education facilitation

Team collaboration

Database management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Support Services | Kettering| Resource| Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other health care providers. The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Utilizing organization resources, the RN acts as patient advocate for delivery of safe care including delegation of care and participation in performance and practice improvement activities. The delivery of nursing care within Kettering Health Network reflects the mission, vision, values, and philosophies of the organization and nursing departments.

• Possesses oncology ‑ specific clinical knowledge and offers individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers.
• Uses the nursing process to provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision ‑ making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continum.
• Acts as a patient advocate and guide to help remove barriers to care.
• Directs patients and families to available resources and supportive services; provides education or referrals for coping with the diagnosis.
• Facilitates a team approach, composed of the patient, family, physician, nurse, social service, and other direct and indirect providers. Interacts with the public, physicians, and staff.
• Serves as Cancer Conference Coordinator by collecting and communicating tumor board cases for presentation, acting as conference facilitator, tracking and uploading conference data for Commission on Cancer reporting, and maintaining conference recommendations.
• Documents and tracks information using a database or electronic medical record. Tracks, documents, and reports both externally and internally relevant Navigation activities for stakeholders.
• Pursues continuing education opportunities related to specified program and navigation.
• Other duties as assigned.

RN Navigators are employees of the Oncology Service Line and report to the manager of Cancer Support Services and the Operational Director.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred

Required Licenses/Certification

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
• BLS certification
• OCN certification preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum five (5) years clinical experience required.
• Recent oncology experience preferred.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.