Ambulatory Oncology Nurse Navigator at Portland, OR (South East) – Portland, Oregon

An oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an ONN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The ONN will work with the ONS core competencies as the guide. The ONN competencies to be performed: (a) coordination of care, (b) communication to patient, families, and members of the healthcare team, (c) patient and family education (d) professional role.

• The RN must have one of the following:

• Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification or

• Current BMTCN (Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse) or

• Complete 36 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer requirements.

• Annual and just-in-time competencies and health compliance requirements determined by the organization, unit, regulatory body, and other evidence-based factors. 

• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation