Nurse Navigator
Company: Lenoir Memorial Hospital
Location: Kinston
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE The nurse navigator oversees the patient#s diagnosis
and treatment and assist the patient by serving as a resource
during their cancer care journey. The specific purpose of the nurse
navigator is 1) to expedite and facilitate access to initial and
ongoing care, 2) to personalize the care our patients receive, 3)
to provide a gateway for our patients to minimize confusion over
communication and 4) to provide a consistent contact for our
patients from diagnosis to survivorship. The nurse navigator is
patient-oriented and will facilitate care of the patient and family
across the many disciplines and professionals required for their
care. The nurse navigator acts as the liaison for the patient and
family addressing their concerns and questions, and works with
program assistants to arrange their various appointments with their
providers. JOB SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited
school of Nursing; BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of
nursing experience and one (1) year in the area of oncology
specialization. LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION Licensed to
practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) within two (2) years of
employment. (Must maintain ONC credentials throughout employment.)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
* JOB PURPOSE
* The nurse navigator oversees the patient's diagnosis and
treatment and assist the patient by serving as a resource during
their cancer care journey. The specific purpose of the nurse
navigator is 1) to expedite and facilitate access to initial and
ongoing care, 2) to personalize the care our patients receive, 3)
to provide a gateway for our patients to minimize confusion over
communication and 4) to provide a consistent contact for our
patients from diagnosis to survivorship. The nurse navigator is
patient-oriented and will facilitate care of the patient and family
across the many disciplines and professionals required for their
care. The nurse navigator acts as the liaison for the patient and
family addressing their concerns and questions, and works with
program assistants to arrange their various appointments with their
providers.
* JOB SPECIFICATIONS
* EDUCATION
* Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
* EXPERIENCE
* Two (2) years of nursing experience and one (1) year in the area
of oncology specialization.
* LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North
Carolina.
* Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) within two (2) years of
employment. (Must maintain ONC credentials throughout
employment.)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
certification
Keywords: Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Greenville , Nurse Navigator, Healthcare , Kinston, North Carolina
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