ONCOLOGY NURSE NAVIGATOR - PTN in New Iberia, LA

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) will work collaboratively with the Cancer Center of Acadiana healthcare team to assess, plan, facilitate, track, and monitor patients with cancer. The ONN works closely with the patient and family; makes appropriate referrals to meet the patients individual, cultural and spiritual needs, and monitors and evaluates services provided. The ONN works as a liaison to and in collaboration with patients, physicians, disease management liaisons, and other healthcare providers. WORK HOURS: 16 hours/week; sometimes more; sometimes less, or as required to provide departmental services as needed. JOB RELATIONSHIP: WORKERS SUPERVISED: none SUPERVISED BY: Director of Cancer Services QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience, preferably in oncology. Current Louisiana RN license OCN (oncology certified nurse) desirable Requirements: Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs. Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk. Interest in providing cancer patient case management as well as direct patient care. Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as coordination of services. Must possess good time management skills Familiarity with standard computer programs and EMR systems The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.