Outpatient Oncology RN Navigator w/OCN Certification

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital seeks an Outpatient Oncology RN Navigator with OCN certification and a minimum of 5 years oncology experience. The role coordinates care across the continuum, educating and supporting patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The RN Navigator will serve as a clinical resource, liaising with hospital and community services to streamline treatment plans and outcomes for the cancer population, while maintaining exceptional nursing standards.

Qualifications

• OCN certification required for the role.
• Minimum 5 years of oncology nursing experience.
• BSN required or able to obtain BSN within three years of hire.
• Licensed as a RN by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate written and verbal communication among patients, families, physicians and care团队 to ensure a continuous plan.
• Facilitate appointments and support services across the care continuum for oncology patients.
• Provide education, nursing care, and guidance from screening through survivorship.
• Support policy updates and participate in community education and health events.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Care coordination

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

BSN or pursuing BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

Outpatient Oncology RN Navigator/OCN Certification, Minimum of 5 years Oncology Experience

Requirements: OCN certification, Minimum of 5 years Oncology Experience

The RN Patient Navigator functions on a multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for patients. Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Serves as a clinical resource with expertise in specialty care management. Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population. Provides expert nursing care, which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, and education.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Coordinates written and verbal communication relating to the medical treatment plan between the patient, family, physician, physician staff, and other team members. Communicates and coordinates the treatment plan to internal and external departments and agencies, as needed, to establish and maintain the continuity of patient care. Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available. Reviews the medical documentation to assist the physicians in obtaining complete and accurate documentation of their medical treatment plan. Serves as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.
• Facilitate appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including social workers, PT, OT, ST, dietitians, physicians, financial resources, etc. Follow patients throughout the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and collaborate with inpatient care management resources. Work with service line personnel to collect data, track outcomes, and support strategic planning process. Demonstrates the knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the patient from screening to survivorship.
• Systematically and continually performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care according to the nursing process. Assists patients and their family members “navigate” the system by helping them find solutions to treatment‑related problems. Provides education and information to the patient and family, helping to make the care seamless, continuous, and comprehensive. Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and significant others based on assessment of needs. Uses the appropriate patient Education documentation modality regarding the disease process, expected side effects of treatment and community resources. Supports the patient during difficult decision‑making periods. Functions in an organized and time‑conscious manner.
• May initiate and perform ongoing review of policies related to service provided. Where appropriate, updates or writes new policies to enhance professional practice. Serves as a resource for community educational events such as health fairs, screenings, symposiums, and lectures as well as staff education.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or must be able to obtain a BSN within three years of their date of hire.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: 2 years of professional nursing experience in specialty area.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Louisiana State Board of Nursing - Registered Nurse License
• Required: American Heart Association - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go‑to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.