Nurse Navigator (RN) Hematology and Oncology Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 164452)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Responsible for the coordination of patient care across the continuum of Oncology care for all patients. Educates/provides information supports patients and facilitates treatment plans. Functions as a patient advocate guides patients and families throughout cancer care and survivorship experience. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Schedule

Monday through Friday Days, remote

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the intake assessment/triage coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for oncology services.
• Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information or access to the system.
• Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process.
• Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services including: Oncology, Radiology Medical Oncology Radiation Medicine and other MGUH services as needed.
• Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis treatment and follow-up collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient's care to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner.
• Navigates the patient/caregiver through the continuum of care providing education and resources about medical condition diagnostic procedures treatments clinical trials support services hospital processes and other relevant information.
• Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support.
• Communicates patient's progress/disposition to health care providers.
• Aids in maintaining outcome database.
• Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation.
• Identifies needs and develops patient education and support material.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree Nursing required
• Master's degree Nursing preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years clinical nursing required
• Experience with surgical oncology inpatient/outpatient/community oncology services. preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have clinical maturity and experience excellent interpersonal skills ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of health care providers. Effective oral and written communication skills. Position requires a high level of advocacy and problem-solving ability. Ability to multitask and organize advocacy and support for a large and varied group of cancer patients and their families. Knowledge of community resources is helpful.