Patient Navigator RN, Oncology Resource Center, 8a-4:30p

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Patient Navigator - Oncology to guide patients through the health care system, addressing access to care issues and coordinating with providers.

The navigator educates patients and families about diagnosis and recommended treatment options across the continuum of care, including surgery, tests, and post-discharge follow-up. The role requires RN licensure with at least three years of acute care experience and certification in an oncology or related specialty.

Qualifications

• RN with three years of nursing in an acute care setting.
• Must hold a RN license and be certified in one of the listed oncology/related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through the health care system and assist with access to care issues.
• Develop relationships with service providers and track interventions and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment options throughout the continuum of care, including surgery, tests, and post-discharge follow up.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary function of the Patient Navigator - Oncology is to guide patients through the health care system by assisting with access to care issues, developing relationships with service providers, tracking interventions, tracking outcomes and follow-up. Educates patients and families on diagnosis and recommended treatment options throughout the continuum of care including surgical interventions, procedures, ancillary tests, and post discharge follow up.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years nursing in acute care setting
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and one of: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Nurse Perioperative Care (CNOR), Certified Asthma Educator (CAE), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN), Certified Gastroenterology RN (CGRN), Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON), Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON), Oncology Nurse Navigator-Certified Generalist (ONN-CG)