Oncology Nurse Navigator: Your Guide Through Care

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Center (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care, from diagnosis through survivorship. The Nurse Navigator will meet with the patient and their support systems to provide emotional support and guidance.

As a single point of contact, the Nurse Navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.

Qualifications

• ADN required
• RN license in IL
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides education and information to the patient and family.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching, including family and significant others, based on assessment of needs.
• Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider’s instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation of exchanges.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits.
• Serves as a resource for community educational events, such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures.
• Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods. Assists in coordination of end-of-life care for patient and provides emotional support.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Communication

Education

ADN

RN License (IL)

BLS/CPR (within 90 days)

Job description

The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care, from diagnosis through survivorship. The Nurse Navigator will meet with the patient and their support systems to provide emotional support and guidance.

As a single point of contact, the Nurse Navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.