Sentara Northern VA Medical Center is currently hiring an Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN). This is a Full-Time position with day shift hours and great benefits!

An Oncology Nurse Navigator (RN) supports cancer patients. Responsible for providing patient and family education regarding findings, diagnosis, workup, lifestyle recommendations, and treatment plans. Assessing psychosocial needs and assisting with barrier resolution. Responsible for approximately 250 patients per year. This position is integral in improved patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, provider satisfaction, reduced length of stay, reduced ED visits and readmissions, and quaternary growth.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitating discussions and communication between patient, caregiver, and care team regarding diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management

• Assessing client needs and barriers to care through the continuum of care.

• Providing support, education on medications, treatments, and resources available internally within Sentara and externally in the community and nation.

• Facilitating referrals to appropriate resources.

• Leading, coordinating, and participating in various quality initiatives related to Oncology Service Line such as multidisciplinary conferences, tumor boards, etc.

Minimum Requirements

*Experience: 3+ years of clinical nursing experience required.

*Education: RN-Associate's Degree OR RN-Bachelor's Level Degree OR RN-Diploma (Nondegree) OR RN-Master's Level Degree

*BLS required within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter (if in clinical setting)

* Specialty certification (OCN, CBCN) and/or completion of patient navigation training based on specialty area required within one year of eligibility

*Prior work experience with oncology patients and/or case management is strongly preferred.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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