The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a Registered Nurse who identifies and provides guidance to patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to cancer care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources and also functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for patients from point of suspicious findings, through diagnostic studies, diagnosis and treatment plan for cancer through survivorship.
The primary function of this role is to build a relationship with patients and physicians, to coordinate a plan of care including appointments, transportation, education, provision and / or enablement of support services and representation within the multidisciplinary care environment while serving as a liaison between the patient and family, primary care physician, internal and external care providers, oncology specialists, referrers, support network members e.g. social workers, and the wider healthcare community.
Required Qualifications:- Require Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Candidates with an Associate degree will be considered if they are working towards a BSN as approved by department director.
- Require three (3) years of clinical practice in a healthcare setting, preferably in a nurse navigator role within an acute care hospital setting.
- Prefer Oncology Nurse certification or other Nurse Navigation certification.
- Prefer competence for all Microsoft Office software.
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing
Required License and Certs:FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Employment Screening Requirements: As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/