Senior Oncology Care Navigator

JMC Jefferson Medical Center; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV seeks an experienced oncology/hematology registered nurse to coordinate comprehensive cancer services for adult patients. You will work with physicians and hospital teams to ensure smooth patient transitions across care settings, and collaborate with social services for financial assessments.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license, BLS certification within 30 days, and OCN or BMTCN certification within three years.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( eNLC ).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) required within three (3) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the adult hematology/oncology population.
• Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, death and dying for patients and caregivers.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient and outpatient environments.
• Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure completion of financial assessments.
• Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care; assists with referrals, problem solving or overcoming obstacles to enable patients to achieve optimal level of functioning.
• Routinely monitors service schedules.
• Attends inpatient /discharge rounds, tumor boards, etc., as appropriate to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies regarding patient status and health care needs.
• Maintains a retrievable patient list that includes key information such as, but not limited to name, DOB, patient status, treatment plan status.

Job description

JMC Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV seeks an experienced oncology/hematology registered nurse to coordinate comprehensive cancer services for adult patients. You will work with physicians and hospital teams to ensure smooth patient transitions across care settings, and collaborate with social services for financial assessments.

Minimum qualifications include an active RN license, BLS certification within 30 days, and OCN or BMTCN certification within three years.