Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator
Location: Scarborough, Maine
Description: New England Cancer Specialists is at present looking to employ Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator right now, this vacancy will be situated in Maine. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Description:
New England Cancer Specialists is recruiting for a Breast Oncology Nurse to help the patient and family navigate along the health care continuum. Will interact with patients and offer advice and counsel to patients, as well as advise physicians of patient’s needs and recommended interventions. Perform nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs over the phone and in the office. Work collaboratively with the Nurse Supervisor in carrying out day to day aspects of clinical operations, and communicate issues to the appropriate practice Nurse Supervisor, Manager or Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to assist with patient scheduling and coordination of care.
Assist physicians; conduct patient assessments.
Receive patient telephone calls and intervene appropriately for that patient’s specific needs in a timely manner. Alert physician as needed to patient needs that require physician intervention.
Follow up with patients as needed by telephone, to ensure compliance with treatment guidelines and to evaluate changing or uncertain clin ical situations.
Draw blood from ports, central lines, and peripheral IV access. Perform other procedures as needed.
Ensures follow-up appointments and tests/procedures are scheduled for patients.
Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment and documentation are completed safely and effectively.
Maintain open and effective communication with all physicians, employees and vendors.
Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, in-services and continuing education programs, national and regional professional organizations and community sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice, and provide recommendations on practice clinical policies and processes to practice Directors.
Coordinate patient care responsibilities within the scope of the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
Demonstrates resp ect for life, dignity, and rights of all persons.
Travel: Very Minimal. Might need to travel to other locations occasionally, on an as needed basis for coverage.
Weekends: Occasional, these positions will participate with other nurses in the weekend urgent care coverage rotation.
Required Experience:
Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
Licensed Nurse within State of Maine required
CBCN or ONC Certification Preferred
Two years of Hematology/Chemotherapy/Oncology nursing experience preferred
ONS Chemotherapy & Bio-therapy Certification required, or have ability to get certification within one year of employment.
Two - Five years plus nursing professional experience required.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff
Must be detail oriented, strong follow-up skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Keyword: Oncology Nurse - Scarborough
From: New England Cancer Specialists
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:10:24 GMT