Oncology Nurse Navigator

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• Position Summary: The role of the Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is to offer individualized care and clinical guidance to patients, families and caregivers to assist with ongoing healthcare needs.

• They will identify patients that require assistance navigating the healthcare system from a medical perspective and help them overcome barriers.

• The ONN will provide clinical education and support for patients and caregivers from diagnosis though end of treatment and beyond.

• The ONN will assist the physician and PA-C/ARNP with specific patient/family interaction needed to resolve clinical issues.

• The ONN will assist the physician in establishing the diagnoses and staging to the proper level of specificity to comply with required documentation.

• The ONN will complete clinically requested documentation and provide medical information for required procedure prior authorizations

• 1. Education: Minimum of Bachelors of Science in Nursing

• 2. Previous Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Oncology nursing

• 3. Core Capabilities: a. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• b. Must have knowledge and understanding of oncology diagnoses, treatment regimens and potential toxicities and management

• c. Ability to work autonomously

• d. Ability to multi-task with good organizational skills

• e. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

• f. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy

• g. Must have proficient skills in typing, Word and Outlook

• h. Be able to utilize the internet to research and assist patients when needed

• i. Must understand clinical and pathologic staging of all disease sites j. Requires advanced knowledge of treatment regimens and toxicities

• 4. Certifications/Licenses: Registered Nurse with OCN certification preferred; current CPR certification required

• 5. Standard Work Days/Hours: Generally, the work days and hours follow the physicians office hours, however, the employee may need to work additional days/hours as necessary to complete their assigned responsibilities

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