What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Nurse Navigator-GI position at VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority?
$10,000 for offers accepted by March 31, 2025 (Terms and Conditions Apply) This is an onsite role. To be considered, you must have Oncology experience! About Us: VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is committed to a future without cancer. Through innovative research, exceptional patient care, education, and community engagement, we are dedicated to preventing, detecting, treating, and curing cancer. As one of the nation’s leading cancer centers and the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Richmond area, we strive to make advancements in cancer care accessible to all. Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Patient Navigator to join our team supporting Gastrointestinal. In this role, you will be an advocate, educator, and support system for patients. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our patients receive high-quality, comprehensive care throughout their treatment journey. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as an advocate, interpreter, educator, and counselor for patients in the Leukemia and Lymphoma population. • Manage the care of assigned patients, ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. • Act as the primary point of contact for patients and their caregivers, providing guidance and support. • Maintain ongoing communication with patients and their families throughout the treatment process. • Utilize clinical nursing knowledge and skills in all aspects of care management. Qualifications: • Current RN license in Virginia or compact state. • Experience in oncology nursing preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Why Join Us? • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on revolutionizing cancer care. • Collaborate with leading experts in the field of oncology. • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Application Process: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families, we invite you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the Nurse Patient Navigator position. Join VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in our mission to save lives and transform cancer care! Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education; case management and/or navigation Previous experience in specialty area Experience PREFERRED: Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience Experience within an academic, teaching hospital Education/training REQUIRED: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes identified. Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment. May be required to go to all VCUHS locations. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive): Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.
