Nurse Navigator, Cancer Center, 24 Hour Days
Core
Guides patients through the healthcare system from screening through diagnosis and follow-up, assisting with access issues, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.
Role type
Nurse Navigator (Cancer Center)
Builds
Patient care pathways and support services
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Required skills
nursing process, patient assessment, care coordination, patient education, symptom management, multidisciplinary collaboration, data system utilization, telephone triage, leadership, critical thinking
Preferred skills
EMR utilization, project management, oncology certification, palliative care certification, orthopedic care experience, risk-based episodes of care experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, EMR
Responsibilities
Facilitate patient entry into diagnostic/treatment systems and coordinate care across departments; Assist patients in understanding diagnosis and treatment options; Utilize nursing process to assess physical and psychological status; Evaluate patient progress and modify care plans; Coordinate multidisciplinary planning conferences; Provide patient and family education and symptom management; Provide access to community resources and support services; Track metrics and quality indicators; Develop and implement related programs and workshops; Utilize data systems to identify and triage patients.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC