Job description

As an Oncology Nurse Navigator, you will function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and serve as an advocate and educator for cancer patients from diagnosis through the end of active treatment.

You will ensure the patient remains compliant with the treatment plan. You will achieve this goal by building relationships with patients and physicians, and coordinating the plan of care, education, resource provision, and/or representation within the multidisciplinary care environment. You will also assume responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high-quality outcomes for cancer patients, including support with interdisciplinary and cross-facility coverage and collaboration

• You will serve as a liaison between the patient and family with the multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• You will collaborate with local physician liaisons and leadership to conduct internal and external outreach and marketing when appropriate
• You will serve as a patient advocate from diagnosis to end of active treatment
• You will assess patients’ medical, social, and psychosocial needs/barriers to care and link them to appropriate resources.
• You will provide appropriate teaching, outreach, and support to patients and families and ensure the patient is empowered to manage their own healthcare needs
• You will conduct follow-up conversations with all patients and communicate any concerns, changes, or social needs to the appropriate physician or other care providers

Experience

• Three to five years oncology nursing experience
• Experience in program development – preferred
• Experience as a nurse navigator and/or patient educator in oncology – preferred
• Experience in leadership and customer service – preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of TX
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) achieved or in progress – preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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