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Nurse Navigator, Ambulatory 8HP, Full Time, 8am-4:30pm, Fox Chase Cancer Center

apartment Temple Health location_onPhiladelphia, PA, US
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The Nurse Navigator functions to provide access to quality care for cancer patients/families. This is accomplished through expert oncology nursing practice in the areas of care giving, coordination, consultation, education and research (ONS Position Statement on Quality Care, 2007). The Nurse Navigator, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team assists patients along the continuum of care from abnormal findings, diagnosis and through survivorship. The navigator will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in oncology care management while also providing guidance to the patient related to scheduling appointments, removing access related barriers including insurance and transportation, and answering clinical care related question

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

Master's Degree Nursing Preferred

5 years experience in nursing with 2 years in nursing oncology Required

1 year experience as an oncology nurse case manager or patient navigator Preferred

Licenses

PA Registered Nurse License Required

OCN - Oncology Cert Nurse Preferred

Multi State Compact RN License Required Or

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