Role: The Nurse Navigator (NN) is a licensed registered nurse with disease-specific expertise, providing personalized support to patients, families, and caregivers to improve access and adherence to cancer care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert in patient navigation and coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to deliver individualized, evidence-based care.
- Facilitate timely access to care, bridge resource gaps, and support patient-centered education and decision making.
- Collaborate with program leaders, participate in quality improvement, and support program growth based on community needs.
- Mentor and serve as a preceptor for nursing staff and students, promoting professional development.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies, ensure documentation accuracy, and uphold safety standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing; disease-specific certification within 1 year.
- Minimum 5 years of nursing practice and 2 years in disease-specific care, preferably outpatient or care coordination.
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, RN license (single or multi-state), and disease-specific certification.
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and ability to respond effectively in fast-paced environments.
The role emphasizes teamwork, community engagement, and continuous professional development to enhance patient outcomes in cancer care.