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Nurse Navigator - Medical Oncology
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Mount Auburn Hospital Category: Nursing Job ID: JR50244 Date posted: 04/26/2024When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Nurse Navigator - Medical OncologyJob Description:
Support Hematology/Oncology physicians and nurse practitioners with telephone triage, medication Rx renewals and outside lab ordering. In addition, collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up
Place referrals to and collaborate with our community agencies such as VNA, Hospice and other home care agencies Collaborate
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating care for patients for a defined population (for example patients receiving oral chemotherapy), including the evaluation, assessment, scheduling, consultation and treatment of patients in order to implement a seamless progression of care to meet the patient's needs
Provides a welcoming, helpful approach to new MAH patients, promotes positive, professional image
Provide patient/family education regarding chemotherapy/immunotherapy
Coordinate care for patients preparing to start treatment including pre-tx staging, labs, other testing and venous access placement
Collaborate with colleagues within MAH in the care of the medical oncology patients
with and make referrals to specialists including Cardiology, Endocrine, Genetics, Nutrition, Social Work, Physical Therapy and Palliative Care Serves as contact and facilitator to receive consults and patient information Coordinates and insures all patient scheduling including but not limited to consultation, diagnostic and treatment procedures Gathers information for history and physical Performs and documents evaluations and assessments of patient Assists in development of patient/family educational materials Participates in patient rounds and case conferences Updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education, and review of literature for self and clinical team Provides leadership for process improvement related to the care of these patients Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes Makes and answers patient phone calls, both pre and post treatment/procedure, from patients referring providers, and outside facilities (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician offices)
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- BSN Required
- BLS certification required.
- Two years of nursing experience in an oncology setting, preferred but willing to train
- ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certified preferred, or obtained within 2 years of hire
- ONC certification preferred or obtained within 2 years of hire.
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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