Oncology Nurse Navigator- MBRCC,

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) required within three years of hire.
• Three (3) years nursing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse Certification (BMTCN).
• Prior experience with hematology/oncology.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• One (1) year of Oncology experience.

• Assures delivery of comprehensive cancer services through coordination of expert patient care for adult hematology/oncology population.
• Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end‑of‑life for patients and caregivers.
• Acts as liaison between patients, physicians, and the hospital to transition patients throughout the health‑care system.
• Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to ensure completion of financial assessments.
• Collaborates with managers and agencies regarding the plan of care; assists with referrals, problem‑solving, and overcoming obstacles to enable patients to achieve optimal functioning.
• Routinely monitors service schedules and adjusts them to maximize efficient patient flow through lab, clinic, or infusion center.
• Attends inpatient/discharge rounds, tumor boards, and other relevant meetings to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies about patient status and health‑care needs.
• Coordinates long‑term follow‑up of patients with their local/referring physicians.
• Maintains a retrievable patient list including key information such as name, DOB, patient status, and treatment plan status.
• Maintains written and verbal communication with referring institutions and physicians.
• Assists with completion of health‑care related paperwork (e.g., leave of absence, FMLA, return‑to‑work/school).
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience, theoretical knowledge, and clinical expertise.
• Provides initial and ongoing teaching to patients and caregivers, delegating teaching of intermediate or low‑risk patients as appropriate.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching efforts and modifies education plans as needed.
• Develops service‑specific patient/caregiver education materials.
• Coordinates and/or participates in appropriate response to a life‑threatening emergency.
• May provide hands‑on patient care in the lab, clinic, or infusion center, performing assessments, chaperoning, assisting with procedures, phlebotomy, IV therapy, and other direct care to keep patient flow.
• Triages incoming patient telephone calls and performs proactive outgoing triage by contacting high‑risk patients and caregivers to assess health status and service needs.
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and identifies own learning needs.
• Assists the director/manager and/or multidisciplinary team in quality improvement activities and integrates findings into clinical practice.
• Develops, revises, and follows established standards of care, practice, and policies and procedures.
• Participates in clinical research activities.
• Provides performance feedback as requested.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.

Work requires strength and/or stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying patients and materials, and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient‑care equipment.

• Mature, professional individual who is highly organized, self‑motivated, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrates effective problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and…