Patient Navigator - RN - Oncology

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Nurse Navigator to coordinate cancer care through a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, consultation with physicians, and proactive patient outreach to facilitate timely evaluations.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in oncology nursing, hold a nursing license in Iowa, and possess strong communication and organization skills to support patients and families throughout treatment and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Three years clinical direct or indirect experience in oncology nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; Oncology Certified Nurse preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of Iowa required; mandatory reporter trainings for Iowa.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes programs and services to the community, such as public education events and support groups.
• Coordinates and facilitates cancer support groups.
• Establishes rapport with referring physicians and offices.
• Works with Medical, Radiation, and Surgical Oncology offices to coordinate care and communication.
• Assists patients and families to identify barriers to care and navigates through the healthcare system.
• Navigates cancer patients through treatment plans and coordinates appointments and services.
• Contacts newly diagnosed cancer patients to offer navigation services.
• Acts as an advocate and refers patients to appropriate resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by assisting in the coordination of care of patients with cancer. The Oncology Nurse Navigator assists in expediting the process for evaluation of cancer patients through a multidisciplinary team approach, coordination of services and scheduling exams, optimizing patient care outcomes.

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Promotes programs and services to community such as public education events and support groups.
• Coordinates and facilitates cancer support groups.
• Establish rapport with referring physicians and offices.
• Works closely and communicates effectively and efficiently with staff from Medical, Radiation, and Surgical Oncology offices.
• Works closely with patients and their families to identify barriers to care.
• Works within the scope of practice of the defined navigator role to help navigate the cancer patient through his or her cancer care.
• Contacts newly diagnosed cancer patients to offer navigation services.
• Begins education and orientation of basic treatment plan and coordination of appointments/services.
• Serve as an advocate and is available to answer questions and refers patients to appropriate resources.
• Identifies and coordinates patients for the cancer conferences and multidisciplinary cancer clinics.
• Maintains membership in National Oncology or Navigation groups.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job‑specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

Hematology/Oncology and Medical Cancer Assists with cancer screening amongst clinics and Mercy Facilitates Multi-Disciplinary Clinics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to help ease the burden of cancer treatment with the patient and family. Experience in and compassion with assisting patients throughout their treatment process, while working as a part of the multidisciplinary cancer team to help deliver patient-centered care. Works closely with patients, families, nurses, health care providers and colleagues to guide through the healthcare system and help coordinate care. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent customer relations skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Completes projects as assigned. Professional Experience.

Professional Experience

Three years clinical direct or indirect experience in oncology nursing required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Oncology Certified Nurse preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate Type Salary

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.