RN Cancer Navigator at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center summary:
The RN Cancer Navigator is responsible for guiding cancer patients and their caregivers through their healthcare journey, facilitating communication and decision making. This role involves coordinating clinical evaluations, managing additional testing, and educating patients on treatment plans. The navigator also provides community education and outreach, ensuring comprehensive support services are available for patients in need of oncology care.
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting cancer patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision making processes. Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation. Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary tumor board or treating physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the tumor board or treating physician. Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support services as needed. Triaging general patient/physician calls regarding Oncology Services. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate from a school of registered nursing.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Two years nursing experience.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current R.N. license in the state of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Oncology experience preferred.
Keywords:
oncology nursing, cancer care, patient navigation, healthcare support, clinical coordination, patient education, oncology services, nursing care, community outreach, healthcare profession
