Nurse Navigator (Oncology)
Core
Coordinate care across the continuum for hematology/oncology patients, serving as a link to community services and facilitating communication between providers.
Role type
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Builds
Continuity of care from pre-diagnosis through survivorship, palliative/hospice care, and end of life.
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Required skills
Nursing theory application, evidence-based knowledge, problem solving, pathophysiology knowledge, oncology treatment modalities understanding, clinical guidelines knowledge, collaboration, coaching, mentoring, listening, participative decision-making, negotiating, team building, verbal and written communication, outcomes driven decision making, program administration, autonomous work.
Preferred skills
Oncology nursing experience, patient education experience.
Technologies
NCCN guidelines
Responsibilities
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards/conferences, establish patient relationships by assessing understanding of plan of care, perform nursing functions including documentation and referral, provide continuity of care as a point of contact, coordinate appointments and attend consultations, reinforce education of disease and treatment processes, contribute to quality service efforts, participate in Oncology Service Line and Cancer Committee, attend community health fairs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC