Join Our Team as an RN Navigator in Oncology!

The RN Navigator functions as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor to department oncology patients; and has expertise in cancer case management. S/he coordinates patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The RN Navigator serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding resources for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the cancer patient from initial diagnosis through survivorship.

* Performs functions of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.

* Demonstrates a strong emphasis on rapid response and assessment for newly diagnosed patients.

* Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain relationships with key staff; physicians, floor and office nurses, radiology, laboratory, social services, medical oncology and support staff.

* Demonstrates ability to interpret laboratory, imaging and other diagnostic data.

* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Case Management concepts for chronic illnesses and treatment options.

* Supports the patient during difficult decision-making periods.

* Assists in coordination of end of life care for the patient and acts as a patient advocate.

* Implements corrective actions based on the recognition of patient's condition.

* Functions as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and concerns.

* Documents assessments, interventions and progress.


Communication
* Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding resources for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

* Assists patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and the resources available (educating eligible patients about appropriate clinical research studies and technologies).


Event Participation
* Participates in Cancer Center sponsored community health screenings and events.


Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

* Access only the appropriate clinical information on patients she/he is navigating.

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing- Required

RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position.
BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required

National Oncology Nursing Society Membership- Required within 1 year of hire

3-5 years experience as an RN in Oncology field- Preferred