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Job Location (Full Address):

90 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500610 BMT Outpatient Nursing

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCI 214

Compensation Range:

$77,210.00 - $104,229.00

Responsibilities:

General Purpose: Provides cancer disease-specific individualized assistance, support, and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through the system, facilitate interactions with the care team, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the point of contact for patients and families throughout the cancer continuum. Works in collaboration with the care team and other multidisciplinary teams to establish, execute, and evaluate a care plan across the system for URMC patients.

FT position available, primarily days, 8-hour shifts

Seeking a team-focused professional, with a passion for caring for oncology patients, to join our progressive outpatient clinics. The Oncology Nurse Navigator identifies patient needs, barriers to timely care and initiates appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services from diagnosis through treatment. The navigator collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the cancer clinical pathway. The navigator provides education to patients and families regarding pre-appointment management and the determined plan of care. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams required to be successful in this position. BSN with 3- 5 years of oncology experience required. Oncology certification preferred. 

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