Nurse Navigator - Radiation Oncology, FT

Nurse Navigator

The Nurse Navigator coordinates a cancer patient's care once it is diagnosed. Responsible for coordinating with physician offices to provide timely appointments. Assists with access to educational, emotional and financial resources. Contributes input for development and marketing for a specific cancer program. Develops cancer conference agendas and coordinates needed documentation. Collaborates with Cancer Services Director and Physician Liaison to continually improve services. Provides RN coverage as needed in the Radiation Oncology Department.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC001284 FLO - Radiation Oncology (FMC)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Nurse Navigator coordinates a cancer patient's care once it is diagnosed. Responsible for coordinating with physician offices to provide timely appointments. Assists with access to educational, emotional and financial resources. Contributes input for development and marketing for a specific cancer program. Develops cancer conference agendas and coordinates needed documentation. Collaborates with Cancer Services Director and Physician Liaison to continually improve services. Provides RN coverage as needed in the Radiation Oncology Department.

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience as a registered nurse
• Minimum of two years experience with cancer patients preferred (Medical Oncology or Radiation Therapy)

Licensures/Certifications:

• Current RN license to work in the state of South Carolina
• Current CPR
• ONS Nursing Certification preferred

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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