Assumes key role in assuring care on a continuum coordinating patient care activities for individuals with clinically significant cancers by referring patients to other health professionals and support services as appropriate (genetic counselor nutritionist psychiatrist social workers and the like). Ensures team is kept appraised of patient�s condition.

Participates in developing policies procedures and standards of patient care in conjunction with Clinical Manager and/or Director of Cancer Services. Participates in developing specific patient care protocols.

Provides for appropriate patient and family education and counseling regarding disease and treatment potential complications signs and symptoms requiring immediate attention.

Documents patient�s progress compliance and other essential information in the medical record. Ensures patient�s primary care and sub-specialty providers are provided timely information on patient�s progress and additional needs.

Participates in ongoing quality assurance activities by collecting and analyzing statistical data and auditing patient records. May assist in preparing grant proposals writing program reports and the like.

Collects and reports information to ensure compliance with grant expectations and reporting requirements if appropriate.

Participates in ongoing education and networking regarding navigation of patients with complex cancers.

Performs other related duties of professional nurse.

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

BSN

Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association

Must have current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.

Nursing oncology certification preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

Two to three years oncology nursing experience in inpatient ambulatory or community nursing required with case management experience preferred.

Professional and analytical skills in evaluating patients in order to plan and provide patient care and monitor the care management process and treatment plan for each patient.

Ability to communicate effectively (public speaking skills) with diverse audiences including professional staff patients community media and other service agencies.

Interpersonal skills to allay anxiety elicit cooperation and provide for education of patients/families and to effectively function as a member of the healthcare team to coordinate and discuss patient care activities.

Advanced skill in assessment of physical and psychosocial health-illness status of individuals history taking and physical assessment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal patient care environment with exposure to infectious diseases. Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.