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Oncology Nurse Navigator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Please note this position is only open to Department of Veteran Affairs Employees only. Please see Required Documents for documentation proof that is required to be uploaded with your application packet.
What You'll Do
- →RN Nurse Navigator for the Oncology Clinic.
- →The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) serves as a key member of the oncology care team, providing clinical expertise, education, and coordination of care for patients throughout their cancer journey.
- →This role focuses on guiding patients and families through complex treatment plans, ensuring timely access to services, and promoting continuity of care across multiple disciplines.
- →Navigators are critical members of interprofessional care teams that identify and eliminate barriers to timely access to cancer care.
- →An Oncology Nurse Navigator has oncology-specific clinical knowledge to assist patients with overcoming healthcare system barriers.
- →Key Responsibilities Patient Navigation & Care Coordination Navigation services to facilitate care transitions through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.
- →Serve as the primary point of contact for oncology patients and families throughout the cancer journey.
- →Coordinate diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up appointments across various specialties, both within the VA and in the community.
- →Facilitate communication between patients, families, Oncology Providers (MDs & NP), Radiation Oncologists, Radiologists, Pathologists, Surgeons, nursing staff, pharmacists, dieticians, social services, community care and various other departments.
- →Reduce delays in cancer care through active coordination of care and follow-up by identifying and eliminating barriers, or delays in care.
- →Medication administration as needed or assigned.
- →Collaboration with Nurse Manager, or designee to ensure program success by communicating needs or concerns in a timely manner.
- →Clinical Assessment & Education Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient progress.
- →Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, side effects, and self-care strategies.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
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