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University of Arkansas SystemPosted 1 month ago

Nurse Navigator - Oncology

On-siteLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Coordinate the care of patients through the entire cancer care continuum, including diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. Evaluate patient needs and facilitate timely access to quality health and psychosocial care by overcoming system barriers. Provide education to patients and caregivers to support appointment compliance and treatment adherence. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external services to ensure seamless coordination of chemotherapy, infusion therapy, radiation, and other treatments. Assist in coordinating tumor board agendas and participate in quality data collection to optimize processes. Respond to emergency situations and adhere to safety policies while promoting a safe working environment. Support patients with new, recurrent, or metastatic cancer diagnoses across medical, surgical, radiation, genetics, and palliative care departments.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in nursing, Diploma RN, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing
  • 3 years Registered Nurse experience
  • Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
  • Valid Registered Nursing License
  • Basic skills with Microsoft programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethics and accountability
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Annual TB Screening
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Sex Offender Registry check
  • Substance Abuse Testing

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant Registered Nursing experience in Oncology
  • Minimum of 5 years in patient navigation/coordination
  • Current BLS National Certification – AONN or OCN or Oncology related certification
  • Knowledgeable with EPIC EMR

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