ONCOLOGY CARE NAVIGATOR-RN SNMH

The incumbent is accountable for the day to day planning and implementation of a broad-based community care
coordination, patient navigation and education program provided to patients receiving surgical, medical, in-patient or
outpatient healthcare services in Cancer Care. The incumbent provides care coordination, patient navigation and
education, and resource referrals regarding patient needs such as, but not limited to, transportation, translation
services, support groups, MD referrals, financial and resource referrals to patients/clients and community from diverse
cultures.

The incumbent will be responsible for program implementation and evaluation specific to assigned duties;
identifying safety issues and navigational needs within specific communities and individual families and
providing referrals to other community organizations; and reporting and developing positive relationships with
community organizations, project partners, and leaders from different cultures. The incumbent is also responsible
for ensuring that the SCCAN non-RN program component is conducted and performed in a manner consistent with the
Mission and Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy.

The incumbent will provide patient navigation for a specific tumor site or cancer for the region, train and manage
the peer navigators assigned to that cancer type, manage support groups, participate in fund raising and educational
community awareness activities. Track patient data in the 4D system, support and fill in for other navigators that
may not be on site, regional education to patients, physicians and staff regarding assigned tumor site. Assist in
grant writing, CME programs, research and database data entry for outcome tracking.

The cancer coordinator will be a entrepreneurial, enterprising, and inspirational leader who is passionate about
excellence in Oncology patient care and aspires to offer the best possible care. Proven ability to work with a team,
excellent communication skills, familiarity with clinical trials, ability to provide emotional support and empathy
while developing innovative solutions to patient care barriers, ensuring no patient care delays.

Require Patient Population tab: Yes

Minimum Required Preferred / Desired:

• Registered Nurse with 2-3 years experience in Cancer Care and Treatment.
• Good presentation and computer skills.
• Experience in educating and/or navigating adults one-on-one and in larger
  groups.
• Previous navigation experience preferred
  

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Healthcare,
  Community Health or a related field or relevant experience.
• Masters degree preferred
  

Training:

• Required training or certification in patient navigation or willing to successfully
• complete training in patient navigation.
• Required training or certification in patient navigation or willing to successfullycomplete training in patient navigation.

Special Skills:

• Comfortable in dealing with death and dying.
• Ability to deal with people in extremely stressful situations.
  

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