What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator - Oncology JTCC 2nd Floor Infusion - F/T Days position at HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Under the direction of the local leadership, the Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) navigates the patient's journey (starting with pre diagnosis) and continues throughout the treatment continuum. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, which may include PCP's, surgeons, GYN, GI, oncologists, etc. and the entire healthcare team, the ONN supports the oncology patient and facilitates access and timeliness to care. The ONN makes referrals as applicable (not limited to) financial counseling, nutrition, social worker.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Note: this applies to team members hired on or after March 2024)
- Minimum of two years of experience in nursing
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
- Oncology experience preferred but not required
- Oncology Certified Nurse preferred
