Orlando Health
Oncology Nurse Navigator I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Overview
Join to apply for the Oncology Nurse Navigator I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute role at Orlando Health. Position Summary: As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program with six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations. The institute specializes in more than 200 types of cancer, offering an expert team of medical professionals and state-of-the-art technologies. It supports a robust research program and ongoing physician involvement in research studies and clinical trials. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and has earned additional accreditations in medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care. The system includes 24 hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices, and more than 60 outpatient facilities, with more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits annually. Orlando Health is committed to benefits that support growth and well-being, with education programs and well-being services starting on day one. Our promise: “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work.” Position Summary
Enhance the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from abnormal finding/diagnosis through the cancer continuum. Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically perform the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in alignment with Oncology Nursing Society Standards of Practice. Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Coordinates patient care through the cancer continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care. Assesses patient current and future needs, provides access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources. Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination. Tracks navigation program metrics, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, the cancer care team, and department. Supports patients and families during transition from active treatment to survivorship or assists with coordination of end of life care. Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nurse navigator role. Builds awareness of the nurse navigator role by participating in marketing and community outreach efforts. Obtains or develops patient and family educational materials and resources. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship. Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
Actively participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences. Participates in community health promotion and awareness programs (health fairs, screenings, symposiums). Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, etc. Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care team. Serves as advocate for patient and family. Qualifications
Education/Training
ASN Required; BSN Preferred Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification
Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida. ONS certification preferred or completed within one year of hire. Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification. Experience
Three (3) years of clinical experience. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the Oncology Nurse Navigator I - Orlando Health Cancer Institute role at Orlando Health. Position Summary: As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program with six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations. The institute specializes in more than 200 types of cancer, offering an expert team of medical professionals and state-of-the-art technologies. It supports a robust research program and ongoing physician involvement in research studies and clinical trials. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and has earned additional accreditations in medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care. The system includes 24 hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices, and more than 60 outpatient facilities, with more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits annually. Orlando Health is committed to benefits that support growth and well-being, with education programs and well-being services starting on day one. Our promise: “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work.” Position Summary
Enhance the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from abnormal finding/diagnosis through the cancer continuum. Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate and manage patient care by serving as a point of contact for patients and families. Systematically perform the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in alignment with Oncology Nursing Society Standards of Practice. Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Coordinates patient care through the cancer continuum by assisting with timely access to care, coordinating/facilitating appointments and services, and encouraging adherence to treatment plans, protocols, and follow up care. Assesses patient current and future needs, provides access to resources (internal and external), and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Provides education and information to the patient and family related to the cancer healthcare system, multidisciplinary team member roles, plan of care, and available resources. Establishes and maintains close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care and care coordination. Tracks navigation program metrics, documents patient interactions and progression, and communicates navigation activities to physicians, the cancer care team, and department. Supports patients and families during transition from active treatment to survivorship or assists with coordination of end of life care. Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nurse navigator role. Builds awareness of the nurse navigator role by participating in marketing and community outreach efforts. Obtains or develops patient and family educational materials and resources. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and coordination to provide nursing care and guidance to the cancer patient from screening to survivorship. Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, peers, members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and community organizations and resources. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
Actively participates in multidisciplinary planning conferences. Participates in community health promotion and awareness programs (health fairs, screenings, symposiums). Attends staff development in-services, department meetings, etc. Establishes and maintains professional role boundaries with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care team. Serves as advocate for patient and family. Qualifications
Education/Training
ASN Required; BSN Preferred Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification
Maintains license as an RN in the state of Florida. ONS certification preferred or completed within one year of hire. Maintains current BLS/healthcare provider certification. Experience
Three (3) years of clinical experience. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care
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