LVN - Nurse Navigator

The Nurse Navigator for Oncology Services will be a part of the multidisciplinary team, serve as an advocate for the cancer patients, be the single point of contact for all the patients' providers and ensure patients stay compliant with their plan of care.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as an educator for the patients and provides emotional support
• Identifies new and established patients with a cancer diagnosis that require navigator services
• Serves as a liaison between the patient, the patient's family and all providers involved in their care
• Assists patients by obtaining referrals and appointments for social worker, dietitian, genetic counselor, nurse practitioner, community, or outreach coordinator, any clinic consultations as well as support services inclusive of the medical care team
• Follows patients through the care continuum, including inpatient admissions and works with inpatient care ...