What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATOR- Atrium Medical Center position at Miami Valley Hospital South?
The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes. The RN is responsible for seeing that cancer patients receive treatment services that are timely, appropriate and comprehensive. This is accomplished through identification of patients’ needs and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team across the in-patient and out-patient continuum of care. The RN supports patient/family education, monitors the recommended treatment plan, and sees that appropriate follow up occurs in the outpatient setting. The RN also monitors identified quality measures and works with the multi-disciplinary team to reach expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Nursing
Area of study or major: N/A
Preferred educational qualifications: BSN or BSN completion within 5 years required
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid Ohio RN license
Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
Certification in area of specialty preferred.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Oncology nursing – dependent upon highest level of degree obtained
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Oncology nursing - dependent upon highest level of degree obtained
Other experience requirements: 2 years of oncology experience required for BSN completion candidates
Knowledge/Skills:
o Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
o Basic computer knowledge
o Strong organization skills
o Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications:
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Nursing
Area of study or major: N/A
Preferred educational qualifications: BSN or BSN completion within 5 years required
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid Ohio RN license
Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
Certification in area of specialty preferred.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Oncology nursing – dependent upon highest level of degree obtained
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Oncology nursing - dependent upon highest level of degree obtained
Other experience requirements: 2 years of oncology experience required for BSN completion candidates
Knowledge/Skills:
o Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
o Basic computer knowledge
o Strong organization skills
o Effective interpersonal and communication skills
