Oncology Nurse Navigator, MBR

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Important Information About This Position.

As an expert clinician, is responsible for the coordination of all
services/systems to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the
delivery of care to all adult Hematology/Oncology patients. Provides expert care
incorporating principles and theories of nursing and related fields to achieve
identified patient outcomes. Assists the Director/Manager in working with the
staff to ensure that the plan is carried out appropriately and consistently.
Acts as a liaison to physicians and other internal / external departments or
providers to achieve the goals of the department/program/ institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will
be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced
Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

3. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
(BMTCN) required with in three (3) years of hire.

Experience

1. Three (3) years nursing experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

2. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse
Certification Nurse (BMTCN).

Experience

1. Prior experience with hematology/oncology.

2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.

3. One (1) year of Oncology experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to
describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this
position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of
all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the
coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the
adult hematology/ oncology population.

2. Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including:
prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, death and dying for
patients and caregivers.

3. Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in
transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient
and outpatient environments.

4. Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure
completion of financial assessments.

5. Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care;
assists with referrals, problem solving or overcoming obstacles to enable
patients to achieve optimal level of functioning.

6. Routinely monitors service schedules. Adjusts appropriately to maximize
effective, efficient patient flow through intradepartmental lab, clinic or
infusion center.

7. Attends inpatient /discharge rounds, tumor boards, etc., as appropriate to
obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies
regarding patient status and health care needs.

8. Coordinates long- term follow up of patients with their local/referring
physicians.

9. Maintains a retrievable patient list that includes key information such as,
but not limited to name, DOB, patient status, treatment plan status.

10. Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions and
physicians.

11. Assist with completion of health care related paperwork (i. e. Leave of
absence, FMLA, return to work/school, etc.).

12. Applies nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience,
theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise

13. Provides initial teaching to patients and caregivers, performs ongoing
teaching to complex/ high-risk patients and caregivers.  Delegates and
coordinates teaching of intermediate or low risk patients and caregivers as
appropriate. 

14. Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching efforts and modifies education plan
as needed.

15. Develops service specific patient/caregiver education materials.

16. Coordinates and or participates in appropriate response to a
life-threatening emergency.

17. May provide hands-on patient care in the lab, clinic or infusion center by
performing nursing assessments, chaperoning, assisting with or performing
procedures, phlebotomy, IV therapy and other direct care as appropriate to keep
patient flowing through service areas.  Triages incoming patient telephone
calls.  Performs proactive outgoing telephone triage by routinely contacting
high-risk patients and caregivers to check on health status and service needs.

18. Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and identifies own learning
needs.

19. Assists the Director/Manager and/or multidisciplinary team in quality
improvement activities and integrates information gained through quality
improvement activities and clinical nursing research into practices.

20. Develops, revises, and follows established standards of care, standards of
practice and policies and procedures.

21. Participates in clinical research activities.

22. Provides feedback as requested for evaluating employee performance 

23. Assists in the orientation of new employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching,
positioning of patients,  standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and
equipment weighing 40+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Working protracted or irregular hours.

Working around biohazards.

3. Working around infectious diseases.

4. Working with or near the deceased.

5. Working with hands in water.

6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

7. Working closely with others.

Skills and Abilities

1. Mature, professional individual who is highly organized, self-motivated and
detail oriented.

2. Demonstrates effective problem solving skills.

3. Effective verbal and writing skills.

4. Ability to communicate well and establish appropriate priorities.

5. Excellent clinical skills and ability to relate to patients and families.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will
be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced
Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

3. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
(BMTCN) required with in three (3) years of hire.

Experience

1. Three (3) years nursing experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

2. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse
Certification Nurse (BMTCN).

Experience

1. Prior experience with hematology/oncology.

2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.

3. One (1) year of Oncology experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to
describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this
position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of
all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the
coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the
adult hematology/ oncology population.

2. Coordinates and monitors all phases of cancer services including:
prevention/screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, death and dying for
patients and caregivers.

3. Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in
transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient
and outpatient environments.

4. Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure
completion of financial assessments.

5. Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care;
assists with referrals, problem solving or overcoming obstacles to enable
patients to achieve optimal level of functioning.

6. Routinely monitors service schedules. Adjusts appropriately to maximize
effective, efficient patient flow through intradepartmental lab, clinic or
infusion center.

7. Attends inpatient /discharge rounds, tumor boards, etc., as appropriate to
obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies
regarding patient status and health care needs.

8. Coordinates long- term follow up of patients with their local/referring
physicians.

9. Maintains a retrievable patient list that includes key information such as,
but not limited to name, DOB, patient status, treatment plan status.

10. Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions and
physicians.

11. Assist with completion of health care related paperwork (i. e. Leave of
absence, FMLA, return to work/school, etc.).

12. Applies nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience,
theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise

13. Provides initial teaching to patients and caregivers, performs ongoing
teaching to complex/ high-risk