Nurse Navigator (Oncology)

Nurse Navigator (Oncology)

M – F 7a – 3:30 p

No Weekends or Holidays

No Call

This position is full-time in Muskogee, but will travel to Tulsa for training and to attend meetings

Experience – 3 years related experience required

Looking for the following skills:

Previous Oncology experience with a deep knowledge of cancer disease processes and treatment regimens

Passionate about patient education

Someone who can build and maintain relationships with physician offices/referral sources

Compassionate with patients and their families

Strong patient advocate - consistently goes above and beyond to get the patient the care they need

Understand Oncology modalities and rationales

Understand current NCCN guidelines

Job Summary: The oncology nurse navigator is responsible for coordination of care across the continuum for hematology/oncology patients. This position is responsible for the overall coordination of care for the individual by facilitating timely appointments, communication between providers, etc. This position serves as a link to community services and works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to help achieve the goals of improved patient care, experience and outcomes.

Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.

Work Experience: 3 - 4 years related experience. A minimum of three years experience in an oncology nursing or patient education role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Customer-focused approach, with a broad definition of customer. Proficiency in applying nursing theories, evidence-based nursing knowledge, problem solving skills. Knowledge of pathophysiology of specific disease processes. Understanding of oncology treatment modalities and rationales including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, symptom management, survivor care, and surveillance. Understanding of current clinical guidelines for cancer treatment plan (i.e., NCCN guidelines). Effective skills in collaboration, coaching, mentoring, listening, participative decision-making, negotiating and team building skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills, tact and positive demeanor. Ability and desire to establish and maintain rapport with physicians and organizational personnel. Outcomes driven decision making. Ability to plan, develop, implement and administer health related programs. Ability to work autonomously, establishing benchmarks for success, and reporting these. Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Participates in multidisciplinary tumor boards/conferences and assists in facilitating the plan of care determined with the goal of helping to expedite the diagnosis and treatment process. Establishes patient relationships by assessing the patient's understanding of plan of care, assisting patients and families with understanding medical terminology, adjusting to diagnosis and adherence to treatment plan. Performs nursing functions of proficiently maintaining accurate documentation, using appropriate channels of referral and effectively communicating with all healthcare team members. Provides continuity of care and remains as a point of contact throughout the entire cancer care experience from pre-diagnosis through survivorship, palliative/hospice care and end of life, as applicable. This involves coordinating appointments and at times attending consultations as warranted, meeting with patients and families and being available by phone for patient questions and concerns. Provides consistent reinforcement of education and understanding of disease process and treatment process to patients and families. Contributes to efforts to assure quality services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner. Actively participates in the Oncology Service Line and Cancer Committee. Attends community health fairs and events as part of outreach activities to help educate the public about cancer prevention, etc.

Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.

Working Relationship: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job.  This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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