Patient Navigator; Nurse, Remote

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and their care partners. NBTS is a leading policy advocacy and research organization as well as a convener of brain tumor research leaders including industry, regulators, funders, clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates. We also provide resources and personalized support to patients and families, and we bring all members of the brain tumor community together each year through our walks, races, community events and Gray Nation Endurance programs.

Our results include paradigm-shifting research discoveries, the development of new treatments, increased federal funding for brain tumor research, innovative new clinical trials, and opportunities for entrepreneurship and venture philanthropy to benefit brain tumor research and health care delivery.

While we have seen significant progress in terms of scientific understanding of brain tumor biology, we are unsatisfied with the status quo of today’s treatment options. NBTS continues to invest in new ideas and research poised to incent the development and realization of treatments that dramatically increase survival and quality of life for patients.

The Patient Navigator, as part of the NBTS Personalized Support and Navigation team, will respond to outreach from brain tumor patients and caregivers through phone, video, text, and email. The role provides evidence-based information and resources to help individuals understand their diagnosis, navigate treatment and clinical trial options, overcome barriers to care, connect with supportive care services, and access programs and services offered by NBTS.

The Patient Navigator will also lend their expertise to inform key NBTS initiatives. Please note that NBTS is based in Boston, and candidates located in the Eastern time zone of the United States are preferred.

This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Empower patients as they navigate the complexities of the health care system by providing key tools, information, and opportunities to make more informed decisions about their care.
• Work collaboratively with other NBTS team members to identify barriers to quality care that contribute to disparities, and identify information, resources and emotional support needs of newly diagnosed and medically underserved patients, survivors, and caregivers.
• Establish and leverage relationships and alliances with health care and other support providers to enhance service and referral networks.
• Foster and maintain relationships with other members of the NBTS team in order to build patient referral mechanisms and promote patient navigation.
• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Community Programs to co-navigate complex family cases and support program delivery.
• Maintain and refine post-service protocols to ensure that NBTS navigation services have met the needs of community members.
• Identify gaps in resources offered and work with NBTS team members to find solutions for those gaps.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records documenting services provided and unmet needs using Salesforce.
• Invite patients and their caregivers to take part in NBTS programs, volunteer, and advocate with NBTS as appropriate.
• Participate in the strategy and planning of NBTS initiatives that relate to overall education, assistance, and treatment of patients with brain tumors and their care partners.
• Provide support to other community programs such as support groups, public health campaigns, and educational initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• 3-5 years of clinical oncology experience or nurse navigation experience required; specific neuro-oncology, neuro-surgery, or clinical research background preferred

• High-quality engagement, both internally and externally
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of healthcare systems, and medical terminology
• Experience working with neurooncology patients and families preferred
• Experience collaborating with social workers and interdisciplinary care teams
• Thorough knowledge of resources available to…