Epilepsy Nurse Navigator; RN

The Nurse Navigator (NN) is a licensed registered nurse with disease-specific expertise, providing personalized support to patients, families, and caregivers to improve access and adherence to cancer care.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in patient navigation and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver individualized, evidence-based care.
• Facilitate timely access to care, bridge resource gaps, and support patient-centered education and decision making.
• Collaborate with program leaders, participate in quality improvement, and support program growth based on community needs.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for nursing staff and students, promoting professional development.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, ensure documentation accuracy, and uphold safety standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing; disease-specific certification within 1 year.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing practice and 2 years in disease-specific care, preferably outpatient or care coordination.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, RN license (single or multi-state), and disease-specific certification.
• Strong critical thinking, time management, and ability to respond effectively in fast-paced environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork, community engagement, and continuous professional development to enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.