Nurse Navigator - Neurology Oncology Osborn

About the role

Primary City/State: Bob Bove Neuroscience Institue- 7242 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

• Category: Skilled Nursing
• Shift: Day
• Department: Cancer Care-Admin
• Monday-Friday
• 8-4:30

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Job Summary

The Neuro-Oncology Navigator is a Registered Nurse with oncology and neuro oncology-specific c knowledge of neuro oncology treatment modalities, and management. Responsible for the coordination of care across the continuum. Facilitate patient intake for neuro-oncology patients and families from a local, national, and international referral base.

Provides consultation, support and education to patients diagnosed with neuro oncology tumors.. The Neuro Oncology Nurse Navigator will demonstrate commitment to quality patient care, implement creative and innovative ways to meet diverse, complex patient needs and ensure best practices. Serves as a mentor to others regarding navigation and assists others to learn aspects of the role.

Represents the Neuro Oncology team at local, national and international meetings. The position is associated with a significant level of autonomy; therefore, the individual must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Demonstrates skill as a clinician and educator.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient and family complex needs. Actively identifies barriers to care. Supports the patient and family to resolve those barriers to care both in person and remotely
• Facilitates referrals to interdisciplinary team members; including referral to other specialists, supportive care consults, scheduling diagnostic studies, and follow-up visits.
• Assists with the transition into survivorship. This could include group meetings and education to assist with transition after diagnosis and treatment.
• Organizes and provides extensive patient/ family education and support via face-to-face contact, electronic media and phone consultation. This education consists of pre and post-operative care.
• Organizes and helps facilitate continued care after consultation based on the plan of care for each patient. Provides ongoing assessment and evaluations of symptoms related to the cancer diagnosis or related to treatment and contributes evidence-based suggestions for symptom management.
• Facilitates key relationships with colleagues in the neuro-oncology community and prepares for tumor boards, including ensuring that records are created and maintained in a manner consistent with best practices.
• Acts as a liaison to patients, health care providers, support services and/or referring organizations at the local and national level to promote seamless patient care.
• Represent the Neuroscience Institute Neuro Oncology and Tumor program at local, national, and international meetings. Collaborate with affiliated organizations to enhance program quality. Support research initiatives.

Education

• Bachelors in Nursing Required
• Masters in Nursing or Master's in Healthcare Administration/ Business Administration Preferred

Experience

• 3 years in oncology or neurology Required
• 5 years in Nursing Required
• 5 years in oncology or Neurology with demonstrated expertise in neuro oncology care, and knowledge of post-operative patient process Preferred

License and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - License State And/Or Compact State Licensure AZ State RN license Upon Hire Required
• Certified RN-Advanced Oncology - Certification Advanced Oncology Cert Rn Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Preferred
• Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) - Certification Oncology Certified Nurse Upon Hire Preferred

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