Oncology Nurse Navigator- Grant Cancer Center

Cancer Education And Support Specialist

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

This position is responsible for providing education and support to screening and cancer patients. Responsibilities include addressing healthcare disparities and barriers to care for patients; including facilitation of communication across the continuum of care, coordination of resources, education and advocacy, and coordination of care with managing physicians and the interdisciplinary team. May participate in some aspects of clinical care. This position exists in various departments throughout Cancer Services across the OhioHealth system of hospitals and healthcare services.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75% Assesses learning needs, provides education, assesses learning achieved, and provides support and navigation to cancer patients and families. 10% Participates in quality control and assurance. 5% Participates in process improvement activities. 5% May participate in some aspects of clinical care as needed. 5% Other duties may vary by department such as various program coordination and maintaining registries. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required) RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

Bachelor of Science ( BSN) in Nursing from a four-year college or university; Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio. Clinical knowledge of oncology. 3 - 5 years clinical Experience in Oncology.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department:

Oncology Support Services

Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment