Oncology Nurse Navigator

Central Maine Healthcare • Lewiston, ME, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

At Central Maine Healthcare, our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Job Profile Summary

The Oncology nurse navigator is a professional registered nurse with surgical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing process, the nurse navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the surgical continuum.

Position Summary

Essential Duties

Educate patients about their disease, prescribed treatment, and side effects of treatment and how to manage them
Answer questions as appropriate and serve as liaison to the physician for additional questions and concerns
Provide clinical resources -- where to seek a second opinion, treatment or testing that may not be available locally, and how to access reliable sources of information
Assess patients for psychosocial distress and refer to a licensed social worker or counselor if more intensive support is needed
Address tangible barriers to care such as finances, housing, transportation, childcare, prescription costs, etc.
Refer patients to the appropriate contact, such as a social worker
Ensure any health information provided is accessible: this may include securing documents printed in the patient’s own language or arranging for certified medical interpretation, either in-person or by phone/videoconference
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team to assess, secure, and coordinate appropriate services through the continuum of care
Empower patients, families, and caregivers to assume as much responsibility for their care as possible, within the constraints of age, illness, and other factors
In consultation with other members of the healthcare team, promote awareness of clinical trials as appropriate
Support timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures
Educate/identify patients for genetic counseling or fertility preservation, and facilitate appropriate referrals

Education and Experience

Graduate of an NLN accredited program; BSN preferred
Valid State of Maine RN license
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly
Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Working knowledge of insurance coverage, managed care, and community resources

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/administration team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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