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American Oncology Network

Nurse Navigator

American Oncology Network, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Overview

Nurse Navigator position at American Oncology Network. Oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an ONN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. This role supports organizational strategies across the cancer care continuum, requiring knowledge, skills, and tasks that enable influence over network systems and behaviors, community needs assessment, navigation program development, marketing and outreach, understanding and use of ONN-specific outcomes metrics, and identification of gaps and strategies to meet continuum-based needs. Cancer survivorship planning is increasingly a component in the navigator role expectations. Location:

Florida Oncology and Hematology Pay Range:

$67,953.60 - $133,390.40

Key Performance Areas

KPA 1 – Collaborate with Healthcare providers

Coordinate the care of patients with a past, current, or potential diagnosis of cancer while adhering to NCCN guidelines.

Assist patients with cancer, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers.

Coordinate extension of services to include nutrition, home health, DME and hospice.

Coordinate cancer survivorship planning.

KPA 2 – Patient and family education

Provide education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer care continuum (CCC).

KPA 3 – Communication

Ensure effective communication and premier customer service with internal and external customers.

Communicate relevant updates and provide quarterly patient services data to director.

Collaborate with community navigators and assist with resources, education and planning.

Participate on committees to meet requirements for accreditation.

KPA 4 – Clinical Trial access

Collaborate with healthcare providers on potential trials.

Participate in screening and consenting patients for clinical trials.

Assist with startup of trials to include regimen requests and requirements for blinded studies as assigned.

KPA 5 – Teamwork

One team approach to maintain in-depth understanding of program requirements.

Assess patient needs for resources and assist lay navigator.

Participate in outreach programs.

Coordinate Specialty Infusion Services with lay navigator and training with staff.

Provide advanced care planning education and documentation with lay navigator.

Collaborate with Liaison/OM to provide up-to-date marketing materials for providers, patients, and families.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Qualifications/Requirements Education

Minimum of Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Previous Experience

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Oncology nursing.

Clinical trial experience preferred.

Core Capabilities

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential material.

Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication, listening, and balanced feedback.

Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus; ability to foster a culture of quality, performance, and collaboration.

Self-Management: Time management, ability to handle conflicting priorities, work independently, and in fast-paced, multi-site environments. Remote work capability as required.

Computer Skills

– Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Certifications/Licenses

Registered Nurse required

OCN certification required

Valid Driver’s license

Current BLS

ONN certification preferred

Public Notary

Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

Travel:

26-50%

Remote:

Yes

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