Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator - Oncology
Core
Facilitate timely, integrated, and coordinated care for patients with cancer diagnoses, providing education, psychosocial support, and logistical coordination between patients and physicians.
Role type
Oncology Registered Nurse (Care Coordinator/Nurse Navigator)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Nursing assessments, care plan development, patient education, multi-disciplinary care planning, care coordination, patient advocacy, liaison communication
Preferred skills
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide education and psychosocial support to improve patient preparedness for cancer treatment; facilitate interaction between patients and physicians; provide logistical support and referrals; coordinate care pre and post-operatively; act as a liaison to other hospital areas to address patient needs.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience required)