Nurse Navigator

Nurse Navigator

The oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional registered nurse with oncology specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, the ONN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.

Responsibilities

• ONN demonstrates professionalism within the work place and the community, through effective teamwork.
• Promotes lifelong learning and Evidence-Based Practice to improve the care of patients with past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer.
• Obtains or develops oncology-related education materials for patients, staff and community members as needed.
• Participates in the tracking of metrics and patient outcomes, in collaboration with quality and administration leadership.
• Promotes a patient and family centered care environment for ethical decision making.
• Acts as an advocate for the cancer patient.
• Builds partnerships with local agencies and groups to educate and provide assistance to cancer patients.
• Establishes support groups and provides education to patient, families and caregivers in collaboration with Oncology Social Work and Nutrition staff members.
• Assists patients with schedules, appointments and treatment plans. Ensures that all appointments/procedures for treatment are scheduled.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical guidelines.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences and tumor board conferences.
• Educates patients on treatment side effects and what to expect prior to start of treatment.
• Completes a patient navigation assessment on each new Oncology patient for the Physician Practice.
• Ensures documentation of patient encounters and services.
• Assists with identifying candidates for genetic counselling
• Participates in Cancer Committee and assisting with ACS Cancer Program Accreditations.
• Partners with leadership to execute Navigation goals for program development.
• Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship or end of life care.

Requirements

• BSN preferred
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse
• BLS Certification required
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an RN required
• Minimum of 2 years oncology clinical experience required
• OCN Preferred, expected within 1st year of role
• Bilingual (Spanish) beneficial
• Advanced knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn new software applications
• The ONN works collaboratively with the healthcare team using clinical expertise to educate, and connect patients to healthcare team, assisting patient and families to overcome healthcare system barriers, and facilitate diction making
• Knowledge of community resources and standards of care, ability to interact with community groups, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Posted Salary Range

USD $49.65 - USD $74.76 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.