Nurse Navigator - Oncology | Mercy South Sindelar Cancer Center
Core
A nursing specialist who follows oncology patients across the continuum of care, coordinating treatment and support with the interdisciplinary team.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Navigator
Builds
Coordinated, high-quality cancer care journeys for patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care coordination, clinical education, interdisciplinary collaboration, care plan development, appointment scheduling, barrier identification, emotional support, clinical documentation, outcome tracking
Preferred skills
Oncology experience, infusion/hematology experience, care coordination, case management, OCN certification, chemotherapy/biotherapy experience
Technologies
EPIC
Responsibilities
Coordinate and navigate care for oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship; Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, side effect management, and support resources; Facilitate communication between patients, providers, infusion services, imaging departments, specialty providers, and support teams; Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans; Assist with referrals, appointment coordination, treatment scheduling, and transitions of care; Monitor patient progress and proactively identify and address barriers to care; Provide emotional support and connect patients and families with community resources and financial assistance programs; Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC and other clinical systems; Track patient outcomes and quality metrics to support evidence-based practice and program development