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JOB RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Director of Cancer Treatment Services. Works closely with MD, NP and RNs to improve the cancer treatment experience. DEFINITION OF POSITION The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a patient educator and advocate, care coordinator, system navigator and community ambassador on a mission to improve the cancer experience for the individual affected with a diagnosis of cancer by being a support system for the patient and his/her family at a critical time - after diagnosis and through treatment and serving as a gateway to Carteret General Hospital's services.
The Oncology Nurse Navigator will assist patients with all cancer types from the time of initial referral through survivorship. Optimize and improve patient, physician, organizational and community clinical quality outcomes by providing consistent and timely care coordination for the cancer program while reducing wait time and suffering from cancer and it's treatments. QUALIFICATIONS Professional Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursign with a BSN Five years of Oncology nursing experience Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certified in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration from ONS Demonstrates clinical expertise and scientific knowledge related to cancer care Demonstrates abillity in leadership, teaching and management Member of a speciality related professional organization Familiarity with current trends and issues pertinent to community cancer care practices and issues Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Days shift · 40