Nurse Navigator

Summary The nurse navigator will handle all new incoming referrals for the cancer center. They will make the first contact with the patient, schedule appointment, order additional testing and prepare the patient information for the providers appointment. The nurse navigator will collaborate with the providers to ensure the patients first appointment is timely, all information is available including outside testing and other needs. Nurse navigators will coordinate hospital follow up appointments and transfer existing patients to other facilities as needed. The nurse navigator will collaborate with the patient along their journey as much as the patient desires to ensure continuity of care and eliminate any barriers to care. Experience 3 years RN and 2 years Oncology preferred Oncology Certification preferred Special Skills Strong written and verbal skills, excellent customer service and organizational skills Other Basic computer skills. License/Cert Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: OCN (Oncology Ceritified Nurse) Education Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing #J-18808-Ljbffr NKC Health