Oncology Nurse Navigator-MBRCC Day Shift

As an expert clinician, is responsible for the coordination of all services/systems to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of care to all adult Hematology/Oncology patients. Provides expert care incorporating principles and theories of nursing and related fields to achieve identified patient outcomes. Assists the Director/Manager in working with the staff to ensure that the plan is carried out appropriately and consistently.

Acts as a liaison to physicians and other internal / external departments or providers to achieve the goals of the department/program/ institution.

• 1. 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).
• 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• 3. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) issued by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• OR
• Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) issued by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• OR
• Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) issued by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• OR
• Advanced Certified Oncology Nurse (ACON) issued by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation OR
• Oncology Certified Navigation Nurse (OCNN) issued by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation required within three (3) years of hire.

• 1. Three (3) years nursing experience.

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 2. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse Certification Nurse (BMTCN).

• 1. Prior experience with hematology/oncology.
• 2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• 3. One (1) year of Oncology experience.

• 1. Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the adult hematology/ oncology population.
• 2. Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including: prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, death and dying for patients and caregivers.
• 3. Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient and outpatient environments.
• 4. Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure completion of financial assessments.
• 5. Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care; assists with referrals, problem solving or overcoming obstacles to enable patients to achieve optimal level of functioning.
• 6. Routinely monitors service schedules. Adjusts appropriately to maximize effective, efficient patient flow through intradepartmental lab, clinic or infusion center.
• 7. Attends inpatient /discharge rounds, tumor boards, etc., as appropriate to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies regarding patient status and health care needs.
• 8. Coordinates long- term follow up of patients with their local/referring physicians.
• 9. Maintains a retrievable patient list that includes key information such as, but not limited to name, DOB, patient status, treatment plan status.
• 10. Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions and physicians.
• 11. Assist with completion of health care related paperwork (i.e. Leave of absence, FMLA, return to work/school, etc.).
• 12. Applies nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience, theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise
• 13. Provides initial teaching to patients and caregivers, performs ongoing teaching to complex/…