Job Description

At Mahaska Health the primary role of the Oncology Nurse Navigator is to guide cancer patients from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship. The Oncology Nurse Navigator is to be responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Also directs and guides patient teaching and provides assistance to the physician/nurse practitioner/physician’s assistant in all aspects, while maintaining standards of professional nursing in accordance with the established methods and procedures of Mahaska Health and the Medical Group.

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to,

• Act as a primary contact for patients and families from the initial cancer diagnosis
• Follow patients through testing and treatment, identifying needs and resources for patients along the journey.
• Assist in the coordination of care across the continuum and provide guidance.
• Will assist with education for patients and families, coordinating with other key members of the care team.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to cancer care patients.
• Serve as an advocate and counselor for oncology patients
• Supports and empowers patients by reducing “barriers to care”
• Monitors patient progress, reviews results with providers and takes appropriate follow-up actions with patients
• Assists with patient referrals and insurance authorizations
• Displays empathy and exemplary customer care skills
• Collaborates with cancer team and other departments to ensure that appropriate follow-up appointments and testing are scheduled
• Provides information and assistance that enhances the workflow and improves the efficiency of cancer care at Mahaska Health
• Works effectively with patients of varied ages, racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice
• Develops and retains knowledge of departmental and hospital protocol and knows how to access resources appropriately
• Participates in meetings and committees as requested by Mahaska Health and Mission Cancer + Blood

Job Requirements include but are not limited to,

• A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa. LPN license will be taken into consideration.
• Current Iowa RN/LPN license with minimum 3 years of clinical experience
• Must have strong computer skills
• ONC certification preferred
• Experience with Oncology preferred
• Experience with chemotherapy preferred
• Experience with cancer care patients preferred
• Experience with Epic preferred