What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Navigator - Radiation Oncology, FT position at MUSC?
Job Description Summary
The Nurse Navigator coordinates a cancer patient’s care once it is diagnosed. Responsible for coordinating with physician offices to provide timely appointments. Assists with access to educational, emotional and financial resources. Contributes input for development and marketing for a specific cancer program. Develops cancer conference agendas and coordinates needed documentation. Collaborates with Cancer Services Director and Physician Liaison to continually improve services.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001284 FLO - Radiation Oncology (FMC)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-28Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Nurse Navigator coordinates a cancer patient’s care once it is diagnosed. Responsible for coordinating with physician offices to provide timely appointments. Assists with access to educational, emotional and financial resources. Contributes input for development and marketing for a specific cancer program. Develops cancer conference agendas and coordinates needed documentation. Collaborates with Cancer Services Director and Physician Liaison to continually improve services.
Additional Job Description
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required. refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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