Oncology Patient Navigator-Full Time-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Oncology Patient Navigator to coordinate care for oncology patients and families, ensuring timely referrals and appointments across the multidisciplinary team.

The role involves education on diagnosis and treatment, coordinating tests, and contributing to performance improvement and accreditation activities. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Current certification required or obtain within 2 years of hire date in Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN-CG).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate appointments, tests and procedures with the oncology team.
• Provide oncology education related to diagnosis, treatment, and resources.
• Participate in cancer multidisciplinary tumor conferences and accreditation activities.
• Assist in navigation tool development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate care across the continuum for patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Oncology knowledge

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred

OPN-CG certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Oncology Patient Navigator-Full Time-Days### Oncology Patient Navigator-Full Time-DaysApply: CFV: Full time: Posted Today: 40951**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Radiation Oncology**Job Family**Nursing**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Coordinate the care for the oncology patient, their family and/or caregiver across the continuum, overcoming health care barriers, providing a comprehensive assessment, and facilitating timely referrals for appointments to the multidisciplinary oncology team.# **MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.* Provide oncology education related to diagnosis, treatment, cancer center support services, and community resources.* Facilitate timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures communicating any concerns to the appropriate physician/s* Schedule chemotherapy appointments and coordinate all required prerequisite appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to ensure completion within the expected time established by the ordering physician.* Develop oncology assessment tools, guidelines, pathways and algorithms* Participate in the general cancer multidisciplinary tumor conference* Participate in navigation tool development for assessing patient, family, and/or caregiver needs* Review cancer NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) or other national oncology standards with the multidisciplinary team on a yearly basis* Participate in the national accreditation process for Commission on Cancer including quarterly cancer committee meetings.* Participate in the navigation meetings* Participate in oncology performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum* Other duties as assigned# **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:*** High school diploma or equivalent required* Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred* Current certification required or obtain within 2 years of hire date, in one of the following: + Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN-CG)**WORK EXPERIENCE:*** 3 years’ experience in oncology and/or case working required**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:*** Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language* Knowledge of oncology care and management* Knowledge of disease management* Requires problem solving, decision making, and critical skills thinking* Knowledge of performance improvement processes* Physical strength, occasional assistance with assisting patients* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Manual dexterity and motor coordination* Computer literate**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs* Visual acuity for observation of patients* Occasional assistance with lifting patients**Required Licenses and Certifications**Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity### About UsFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.