3330 Lomita Blvd. Torrance CA, 90505 | 310.325.9110
Oncology Nurse Navigator FT Days
Description
Under supportive supervision of the Director, Oncology Services, the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides individualized assistance to tumor site specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and clinical support. The cancer patients' trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare survivorship will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team. ; ;The Oncology Nurse Navigator is responsible for patient assessment and identification of patient specific needs. Identifying barriers, and having the knowledge to overcome these barriers, locating resources, coordinating services, providing clinical care, education, and referrers patients to needed supportive services. The Oncology Nurse Navigator advocates for the patients and builds trust, provides emotional support, helps navigate the healthcare system to ensure timely and coordinated care. Serves as a point person for the physicians. Maintains accurate and complete documentation, decreases disparities in care, and reduction of of patients. Serves as an active member of cancer committee and participates in tumor boards and community outreach. | |||||||||||
Core Competencies | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Department Specific Competencies | |||||||||||
Education | |||||||||||
Degree | Program | ||||||||||
Bachelors | Nursing | ||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or satisfactory completion of course of study as specified in current Laws Relating to Nursing Education Licensure-Practice with Rules and Regulations. Title 16, Section 1433 inclusive | |||||||||||
Experience | |||||||||||
Number of Years Experience | Type of Experience | ||||||||||
2 | Oncology nursing | ||||||||||
Additional Information | |||||||||||
N/A | |||||||||||
License / Certification Requirements | |||||||||||
Registered Nurse License | |||||||||||
BCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association | |||||||||||
OCN Certification or CBCN for Nurse Breast Navigators within one year of hire |