Nurse Navigator (RN) - Oncology

Company: Tandym Group
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

A health services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Manhattan as their new -Nurse Navigator - Oncology. In this role, the Nurse Navigator (RN) will be responsible for supporting patients and their families in accessing needed services, including registration, scheduling, and general appointment services for their facility.
About the Opportunity:

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• Specialty: Oncology -
  
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
  
• Hours: 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm
  
• Call Schedule: None
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Guide patients throughout their treatment course and help facilitate the planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities
    
  • Coordinate chemotherapy appointments with proton therapy appointments
    
  • Arrange referrals and appointments for -patients with other medical providers, including surgeons, medical oncologists, medical subspecialists, gynecologists, dentists, etc.
    
  • Coordinate efforts between patients and the clinical team
    
  • Provide education to patients and their families and arrange for outside resources, as needed
    
  • Collaborate with Physicians and other clinical personnel in patient evaluations to further the understanding of social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problems
    
  • Inform patients of services and provide them with education materials
    
  • Communicate directly with patients and keep them informed of scheduled appointments
    
  • Monitor patient adherence to their medical appointments and notify physicians and other staff of compliance concerns
    
  • Educate patients on policies concerning covered services and emergency procedures
    
  • Provide critical feedback to other members of the clinical team based on -observations by participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings
    
  • Monitor patient satisfaction surveys / complaints
    
  • Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
      
    • NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
      
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
      
    • Solid assessment and documentation skills
      
    • Patient oriented
      
    • Great interpersonal skills
      
    • Excellent communication skills written and verbal)
      
    • Strong attention to detail
      
    • Highly organized
      
      Desired Skills:
      
      
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      • 3+ years of Clinical and/or Medical Office experience
        
      • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
        
      • Prior experience in an Oncology role/setting
        
      • Strong -IV placement skills
        

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