Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) Navigator - Cancer Center Department- Norwalk, CT

Oncology Registered Nurse Navigator

Oncology Registered Nurse Navigator position in the Cancer Center Department in Norwalk, CT. Norwalk Hospital is seeking a self-starter for a Hematology Nurse Navigator role in their Cancer Center. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate independent thinker to join our dynamic team of oncology nurse navigators. As a vital member of our outpatient cancer center, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care through the navigation process, guiding patients as they are diagnosed with a benign or malignant hematology diagnosis. We are hiring full-time nurses to primarily work Monday to Friday but offer flexible hours between 8 AM and 6:30 PM. Experience in hematological diseases is required, and certification by ONS is preferred but will consider applicants with applicable experience without the certificate/certification.

We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, career development, and advancement opportunities. In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those potentially facing cancer. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with expertise in hematological diseases, we invite you to apply. Join us in providing high-quality care and support to our patients on their journey to recovery.

Job Description

• Conduct case findings. Screen cancer patients to identify support, education, discharge planning, and referral. Comprehensive assessment of the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and financial status in cooperation with the health care team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care and support through an interdisciplinary process in conjunction with the patient and family, linking the patient to appropriate institutional or community resources.
• Procure services; serve as an advocate for patients and families with scarce resources. Facilitate referrals to state and local financial assistance agencies or programs.
• Function as a liaison between the hospital, physicians, patients, and community resources to achieve maximum communication between all parties so that care is coordinated and all needs of the patient are met.
• Identify quality issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, risk management issues, and reimbursement issues with prompt referral to appropriate committee/personnel for action or resolution.
• Assess and evaluate cancer care through interaction with patients and surveys, and implement quality improvement projects as needed.
• Serve as a representative of the cancer program/service line and lead person for coordination of care for patients.
• Representing the cancer program provides education through health fairs and presentations to the community.
• Supervise the volunteers within the cancer program, assuring compliance with appropriate patient interaction and confidentiality of information.
• Participate as a member of the Cancer Committee; achieve the organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork, safety, and self-development.
• Fulfill all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• RN CT Licensure required.
• OCN required. Oncology Certification and prior experience a plus.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Some manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational: Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort: Medium to heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Salary Range

$41.00 - $76.16 Hourly