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Oncology Nurse Navigator SCH Williamsville Oncology

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cancer, Case Management, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Organizational Skills, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
14 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm/9:00am to 5:00pm

Summary:

The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) is a professional Registered Nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers. The ONN works to coordinate high quality, person-centered care through effective communication with the comprehensive oncology team throughout all phases of the cancer experience.

The ONN is a critical member of the care team identifying and eliminating barriers to receiving appropriate care and providing education and resources to facilitate informed decision-making. Navigation services include prevention and screening activities, facilitating care transitions, treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care.

The ONN acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers and the care team to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate efficient care transitions while serving as a resource to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • NYS RN license required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required
  • Certified Oncology Nurse preferred
  • BLS certification required

EXPERIENCE

  • Five (5) years acute nursing experience, with minimum 3 years in oncology required
  • Previous experience in case management or patient education preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Excellent communication and listening skills, communication skills both orally and written for a variety of audiences
  • Proficient technology skills to utilize the EMR, computer programs and technology to develop presentations, trend data and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Highly organized, able to implement, coordinate and direct a variety of programs and services
  • Ability to take initiative and provide self-directed leadership to ancillary team while driving results
  • Able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and providers to deliver patient-centered, interdisciplinary care

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
  • Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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