What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Nurse Navigator - Sickle Cell position at Grady Health System?
Job Description
Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!
Summary
The Oncology Nurse Navigator will participate in the care of Oncology patients currently going through treatment, by offering individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. This position coordinates the patient experience ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care for Breast and Medical Oncology patients.
Qualifications
Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!
Summary
The Oncology Nurse Navigator will participate in the care of Oncology patients currently going through treatment, by offering individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. This position coordinates the patient experience ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care for Breast and Medical Oncology patients.
Qualifications
- BSN Degree
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Demonstrate competence in clinical specialty (Oncology)
- Utilize advanced clinical thinking and analytical skills that contribute to patient adherence of treatment protocols and symptom management
- Competent in use of Electronic Medical Records
- Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) preferred
- Three years of direct nursing experience and demonstrated clinical competence
- Experience in Oncology preferred
- Sickle Cell or chronic disease management experience preferred
