Nurse Navigator, Oncology

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Summary

The Nurse Navigator - Oncology at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in providing patient care management and coordination for the oncology patient population. They act as a clinical liaison, educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis and available resources, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure evidence-based care. The Nurse Navigator also analyzes data, identifies care gaps, and makes recommendations to improve services and patient outcomes.

Job Functions

Patient Care Management:

• Acts as clinical liaison for newly proposed cancer patients.
• Develops and manages processes that directly improve care management and care coordination for the oncology patient population.
• Assists patient care team in providing high quality care in a cost-effective manner.
• Evaluates patient progress and intervenes as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcome.
• Assesses patient benefits and coordinates care.
  
  

Educator

• Provides education and information to patient/caregiver on diagnosis and resources/services available.
• Keeps patient/caregivers involved in care plan.
• Actively engages patients in self-management and education.
• Reporting:
• Gathers and analyzes data and issues recommendations to improve services/care.
• Coordinates/facilitates case presentation at tumor conferences.
  
  

Communication

• Develops relationship with patients and provides emotional support.
• Pre-Visit Planning. Identify and contact patients with care gaps prior to their scheduled appointments.
• Coordinate care and ensure results are available prior to appointment with physician.
• Post-Visit Planning. Follow -up with patient to ensure individual plan of care is being followed.
• Assesses patient progress toward individual goals and notify physician when issues arise that prevent patient progress towards goals.