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RN Nurse Navigator Oncology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
About the Role
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.
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
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓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.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓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.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Probationary Period: During the first two years of your employment, you may be required to serve a probationary period beginning the effective date of your appointment.
- ✓This period is considered to be an extension of the interview process and will provide your supervisor with an opportunity to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job.
- ✓During this period if it is determined that your performance or conduct fails to demonstrate your qualifications for employment, you may be terminated.
- ✓This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 56dc6d78-0342-44cc-8271-51931fc79257
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