What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator (RN) - Oncology position at medstar?
The RN Patient Navigator (NPN) helps coordinate services among medical personnel. Navigators provide support and guidance, linking patients to existing health care services. The NPN is a nurse who is familiar and experienced with oncology care and will be physically available to the patient and family. The NPN acts as clinician, care coordinator, educator and counselor. The NPN works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary health team and is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate care to both well and/or ill patients. The NPN educates patients and/or intervenes in acute and chronic illness.
