Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Navigator serves as a consistent care coordinator ensuring timely access and seamless coordination of services throughout the continuum of care. The nurse navigator will meet with the patient and families to provide emotional support and guidance. As a single point of contact, the nurse navigator will provide medical information, education, and share knowledge regarding internal and external support services and resources.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

• Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse or BSN, licensed in the state of Texas

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
• Thorough knowledge of nurse educator/advocacy tactics.
• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues.
• Knowledge in preparing FMLA and related insurance forms. 50% Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in verbal and written communication. Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests. Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.