On-Site Clinical Nurse Navigator
Core
An oncology nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout the cancer continuum.
Role type
Clinical nurse navigator (oncology)
Builds
Cancer care navigation programs and survivorship planning
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Oncology nursing expertise, NCCN guidelines knowledge, care coordination, patient education, clinical trial screening and consenting, resource coordination
Preferred skills
OCN certification, ONN certification, clinical trial experience
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient care adhering to NCCN guidelines; assist patients and families in overcoming healthcare system barriers; coordinate extension of services including nutrition, home health, DME, and hospice; provide education and resources for informed decision-making; screen and consent patients for clinical trials; participate in outreach programs and committee work for accreditation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC