Oncology Nurse Navigator – Patient Care Advocate

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, part of Trinity Health, serving the community with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care.

An RN Navigator for the Oncology Medical Group coordinates patient care, supports cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, and collaborates with physicians to ensure seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years clinical nursing experience; oncology experience preferred.
• ONS Chemo/Biotherapy course on hire or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative services to patients with new cancer diagnosis by providing support, education and service linkage.
• Works collaboratively with Physicians.
• Communicates the plan to primary care physicians and obtains consensus for participation in this service.
• Advocates for the use of Cancer Center services in the next phase treatment plan and provides linkage of those services.
• Provides emotional support and education to the patient during each phase of treatment up to and including follow up treatments and monitoring.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement indicators to promote positive outcomes and work environment.
• Displays excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to be effective in a fast paced, continually evolving program.

Skills

ONS Chemo/Biotherapy course

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, part of Trinity Health, serving the community with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care.

An RN Navigator for the Oncology Medical Group coordinates patient care, supports cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, and collaborates with physicians to ensure seamless care delivery.