ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATOR - PRN

The OncologyNurse Navigator (ONN) will work collaboratively with the Cancer Center ofAcadiana healthcare team to assess, plan, facilitate, track, and monitorpatients with cancer. The ONN works closely with the patient and family; makesappropriate referrals to meet the patients individual, cultural and spiritualneeds, and monitors and evaluates services provided. The ONN works as a liaisonto and in collaboration with patients, physicians, disease management liaisons,and other healthcare providers.

WORK HOURS: 16 hours/week; sometimes more;sometimes less, or as required to provide departmental services as needed.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

WORKERS SUPERVISED: none

SUPERVISEDBY: Director of Cancer Services

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:

Bachelorof Science in Nursing with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience, preferablyin oncology.

CurrentLouisiana RN license

OCN(oncology certified nurse) desirable

Requirements:

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing careaccording to individual needs.

Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk.

Interest in providing cancer patient case management as well asdirect patient care.

Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulousattention to detail

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills aswell as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledgeregarding specialty care services, as well as coordination of services.

Must possess good time management skills

Familiaritywith standard computer programs and EMR systems


The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status