The Oncology Nurse Navigator is a Registered Nurse who identifies and provides guidance to patients and families in eliminating potential barriers to cancer care by identifying and referring to appropriate resources and also functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for patients from point of suspicious findings, through diagnostic studies, diagnosis and treatment plan for cancer through survivorship.
The primary function of this role is to build a relationship with patients and physicians, to coordinate a plan of care including appointments, transportation, education, provision and / or enablement of support services and representation within the multidisciplinary care environment while serving as a liaison between the patient and family, primary care physician, internal and external care providers, oncology specialists, referrers, support network members e.g. social workers, and the wider healthcare community.
- Require Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Candidates with an Associate degree will be considered if they are working towards a BSN as approved by department director.- Require three (3) years of clinical practice in a healthcare setting, preferably in a nurse navigator role within an acute care hospital setting.
- Prefer Oncology Nurse certification or other Nurse Navigation certification.- Prefer competence for all Microsoft Office software.
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
