Oncology Patient Navigator-Full Time-Days
Cape Fear Valley Health · CFV
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Radiation OncologyJob Family
NursingWork Shift
Days (United States of America)Summary
Coordinate the care for the oncology patient, their family and/or caregiver across the continuum, overcoming health care barriers, providing a comprehensive assessment, and facilitating timely referrals for appointments to the multidisciplinary oncology team.MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
Provide oncology education related to diagnosis, treatment, cancer center support services, and community resources.
Facilitate timely coordination of appointments, tests and procedures communicating any concerns to the appropriate physician/s
Schedule chemotherapy appointments and coordinate all required prerequisite appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to ensure completion within the expected time established by the ordering physician.
Develop oncology assessment tools, guidelines, pathways and algorithms
Participate in the general cancer multidisciplinary tumor conference
Participate in navigation tool development for assessing patient, family, and/or caregiver needs
Review cancer NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) or other national oncology standards with the multidisciplinary team on a yearly basis
Participate in the national accreditation process for Commission on Cancer including quarterly cancer committee meetings.
Participate in the navigation meetings
Participate in oncology performance improvement activities to enhance the patient, family and/or caregiver experience across the continuum
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred
Current certification required or obtain within 2 years of hire date, in one of the following:
Oncology Patient Navigator (OPN-CG)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ experience in oncology and/or case working required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language
Knowledge of oncology care and management
Knowledge of disease management
Requires problem solving, decision making, and critical skills thinking
Knowledge of performance improvement processes
Physical strength, occasional assistance with assisting patients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Manual dexterity and motor coordination
Computer literate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
Visual acuity for observation of patients
Occasional assistance with lifting patients
Required Licenses and Certifications
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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