Oncology Nurse Navigator - Head and Neck Cancer - Duke Cancer Center, Durham NC
About the position At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. This Oncology Nurse Navigator position will focus on supporting complex Head and Neck Cancer patients to decrease untimely and fragmented care at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham. The Navigator assesses patients for barriers, identifies at-risk patients and helps connect the patient with resources to improve treatment compliance and appointment arrival rate. The Navigator assesses health literacy and provides personalized education throughout all phases of care to support and promote patient advocacy. The Nurse Navigator is a crucial member of the care team to ensure multidisciplinary actions are followed up on to provide comprehensive and high-quality care for our patients. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days onsite per week meeting patients in clinic and supporting the care team and 1-2 days remote per week following up with patients via phone and video. Responsibilities • Identify and address barriers for oncology patients with health-related social needs. • Provide personalized education and support to patients and families. • Communicate with other members of the care team to ensure timely, quality care. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to facilitate shared decision making. • Monitor patient participation in care and collaborate with patients to identify barriers. • Educate multidisciplinary colleagues about the role of the ONN and available resources. • Maintain navigation services documentation according to program standards. Requirements • BSN required; MSN preferred. • Three years of experience in specialty specific nursing in a hospital, clinic, or community setting. • Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. • BLS required. • Specialty Oncology certification required within 3 years of hire. Nice-to-haves • Experience in nurse navigation preferred. • Completion of national nurse navigation training preferred. Benefits • Comprehensive health insurance. • 401k with matching. • Paid time off. • Tuition reimbursement. • Professional development opportunities. Apply tot his job