Breast Oncology Patient Navigator in Savannah, Georgia at St. Josephs Candler

The Oncology Navigator assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources through interdisciplinary collaboration necessary and appropriate for the achievement of optimal patient care outcomes for oncology patients. Work is performed with general independence and decision making responsibility in accordance with clinical guidelines and scope of practice. Navigation in cancer care refers to individualized assistance offered to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome barriers to care and facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care, from diagnosis through all phases of care and survivorship. Maintain accurate and concise record of patient observations, treatments, and procedures administered and documents the findings in the medical record and survivorship care plans. Maintains master document of survivorship care plans for breast patients, documenting and monitoring due dates for the plans. Meets with patient to present care plan, documents when plan is presented by other providers and ensures that care plans are provided to all breast cancer patients. Navigator must have clear written and verbal communication skills, self-direction, and organizational skills.

Professional License with State of Practice - Required