Oncology Nurse Navigator

Job Title: Oncology Nurse Navigator 

Shift: Days

Status: Full time/80 hours per pay

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes. The RN is responsible for seeing that cancer patients receive treatment services that are timely, appropriate and comprehensive. This is accomplished through identification of patients’ needs and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team across the in-patient and out-patient continuum of care. The RN supports patient/family education, monitors the recommended treatment plan, and sees that appropriate follow up occurs in the outpatient setting. The RN also monitors identified quality measures and works with the multi-disciplinary team to reach expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree                     

Additional requirements:

·       Type of degree: Nursing

·       Area of study or major: N/A

·       Preferred educational qualifications: BSN or BSN completion within 5 years required

·       Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

·       Valid Ohio RN license

·       Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.

·       Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Oncology nursing – dependent upon highest level of degree obtained

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience:  Oncology nursing - dependent upon highest level of degree obtained

Other experience requirements: 2 years of oncology experience required for BSN completion candidates

 

Knowledge/Skills

·       Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor

·       Basic computer knowledge

·       Strong organization skills

·       Effective interpersonal and communication skills