Nurse-Navigator RN

Overview and Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities Initiates patient contact upon obtaining referral from physicians.

Coordinates access to services and education for the cancer patient.

Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.

Provides patient, family, and/or staff teaching/education.

Coordinates marketing of cancer services.

Provides leadership.

Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Completes assigned goals.

Job Summary Provides the cancer patient with cancer services including: support at diagnosis, patient education, coordination of care during diagnosis and nutritional counseling.

Offers support groups for patients, families, and significant others.

Coordinates appropriate referrals and markets services to community.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BSN required Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 3 years clinical nursing practice in oncology nursing required.

Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Specialty certification required RN