RN Nurse Navigator: Cancer Care & Patient Access

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Navigator (NN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. is a licensed registered nurse with disease-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome barriers to care.

Utilizing the nursing process, the NN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed registered nurse.
• Experience in cancer care navigation or care coordination preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire or as stated.

Responsibilities

• Promote timely access to care and adherence to the plan of care.
• Coordinate care with specialty clinics and navigation team.
• Provide patient-centered education and resources to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical coordination

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Associates/Bachelor RN

Job description

The Nurse Navigator (NN) at Wellstar Health System, Inc. is a licensed registered nurse with disease-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome barriers to care.

Utilizing the nursing process, the NN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.