LVN Nurse Navigator - Onsite

## LVN Nurse Navigator - Onsite Apply:
US-TX-Houston:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR7410
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* Location:

** Oncology Consultants - Business Office
** Hiring Range:**$29.52 - $42.39#
** Position Summary
** The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Navigator serves as a knowledgeable oncology care coordinator and patient advocate who assists patients and families in navigating the healthcare system throughout the cancer care continuum. Under the direction of the physician and RN leadership, the Nurse Navigator provides patient education, care coordination, resource identification, psychosocial support, and transition management to promote high-quality patient outcomes.

The role collaborates closely with providers, nursing staff, patient advocates, and community resources to ensure timely access to care and continuity of services. The Nurse Navigator practices in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and applicable standards of oncology care#
** Key Performance Areas*
* ** KPA 1. Patient Navigation and Care Coordination*
* · Identify patients requiring navigation services during critical points in treatment, including diagnosis, treatment initiation, recurrence, and end-of-life care.
· Coordinate care across providers, hospitals, infusion services, home health agencies, hospice providers, and community resources.
· Facilitate timely referrals and follow-up appointments to support continuity of care.
· Serve as a liaison between patients, caregivers, providers, and ancillary services.
· Document patient interactions, referrals, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
** KPA 2. Patient and Caregiver Education*
* · Provide education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, medications, and available support resources.
· Reinforce physician and nursing education to promote patient understanding and treatment adherence.
· Assess patient and caregiver educational needs and adapt communication methods accordingly.
· Provide educational resources and community support information.
· Assist patients and families in understanding care plans and navigating healthcare processes.
** KPA 3. Clinical Support and Patient Advocacy*
* · Perform nursing assessments within LVN/LPN scope of practice and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
· Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to address patient concerns, barriers to care, and symptom management needs.
· Advocate for patient needs and facilitate access to available services and resources.
· Provide emotional support and assist patients in addressing psychosocial concerns.
· Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns appropriately.
** KPA 4. Transitions of Care Management*
* · Support coordination of care during hospital admissions, discharges, and post-discharge follow-up.
· Maintain accurate records regarding admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
· Coordinate referrals to home health, hospice, and other supportive services.
· Communicate transition-related information to patients, caregivers, and the care team.
· Follow up to ensure services are implemented and patient needs are addressed.
** KPA 5. Operational Excellence and Collaboration*
* · Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, patient advocates, and clinic staff to improve patient care processes.
· Assist with development and delivery of patient education initiatives.
· Support efficient clinic workflow and patient throughput.
· Participate in quality improvement activities and departmental meetings.
· Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.#
** Position Qualifications*
* ** Education*
* · Graduate of an accredited…