Oncology Patient Navigator-Full Time-Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Radiation Oncology

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Coordinate the care for the oncology patient, their family and/or caregiver across the continuum, overcoming health care barriers, providing a comprehensive assessment, and facilitating timely referrals for appointments to the multidisciplinary oncology team.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Provide oncology education related to diagnosis, treatment, cancer center support services, and community resources.

Facilitate timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures communicating any concerns to the appropriate physician/s

Schedule chemotherapy appointments and coordinate all required prerequisite appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to ensure completion within the expected time established by the ordering physician.

Develop oncology assessment tools, guidelines, pathways and algorithms

Participate in the general cancer multidisciplinary tumor conference

Participate in navigation tool development for assessing patient, family, and/or caregiver needs

Review cancer NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) or other national oncology standards with the multidisciplinary team on a yearly basis

Participate in the national accreditation process for Commission on Cancer including quarterly cancer committee meetings.

Participate in the navigation meetings

Participate in oncology performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred

Current certification required or obtain within 2 years of hire date, in one of the following:

Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN-CG)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

3 years’ experience in oncology and/or case working required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language

Knowledge of oncology care and management

Knowledge of disease management

Requires problem solving, decision making, and critical skills thinking

Knowledge of performance improvement processes

Physical strength, occasional assistance with assisting patients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Manual dexterity and motor coordination

Computer literate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Occasional assistance with lifting patients

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity