Oncology Nurse Navigator

Oncology Nurse Navigator Position Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients helping them understand the disease, treatment plan and possible side effects.
• Provides medication therapy management.
• Assist health care providers and patients, greeting them by phone, answering questions and requests.
• Review medical and health history of patients.
• Communicates with patients and physician’s office staff.
• Complies with professional practice and patient confidentiality laws.
• Document any adverse drug reactions according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Informs pharmacy manager of medication errors.
• Documents all communication with physicians, or other healthcare providers.
• Follow up with patients and providers to monitor progress towards meeting drug treatment goals.

Oncology Nurse Navigator Position Qualifications

• Education/Learning Experience
• Required: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• Desired: 1+ years’ experience in oncology

Work Experience • Required

• 1+ years in a healthcare setting
• Desired: 1+ years in specialty pharmacy setting

Skills/Knowledge • Required

• compassion, good communication skills, critical thinking, adaptability, attention to detail
• Desired: clinical and/or case management experience

Licenses/Certifications • Required

• Current license as registered nurse
• Desired: ONCC or ONS certification

Behavior Competencies • Required: compassionate, outgoing and energetic attitude, multi-tasking ability, good listening skills