Oncology Clinical Navigator
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 20, 2025
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Job Description:
The Oncology Clinical Navigator (OCN) uses knowledge of clinical
processes in decision-making, patient assessment, data analysis,
development and implementation of methods and systems to improve
the overall quality and efficiency of patient care for the
designated department and population served. The OCN offers
individualized support across the continuum of care to patients,
families, and caregivers to expedite care delivery and alleviate
barriers. The OCN is responsible for the coordination of care
through interdisciplinary collaboration with a a goal of delivering
efficent care with optimal outcomes. The OCN will ensure ease of
transition through various health settings during the patient's
cancer journey.
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right
candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
Organizes, formulates and coordinates a multi-disciplinary approach
to the patient population for achievement of optimum outcomes.
Ability to collaborate with clinical team to triage new patient
referrals efficiently to ensure timely access to care.
Assesses, implements, and coordinates patient care plans including,
but not limited to: assess referrals to ensure appropriateness of
admission/appointment and criteria is met; screening of referrals
to ensure appropriate patient placement in programs; ensuring
patients and/or family members understand the plan of care;
preparing the patient and family for ongoing care; and responding
to patients' needs and concerns.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team and expedite sequence
of patient's workup, active treatment, survivorship, and end of
life care.
Provides communication, advocacy, and education in a culturally
competent manner.
Assess and document patient's needs, goals, and preferences and
work to ensure such are integrated into treatment and care
delivery.
Enhance access to therapeutic clinical trials and optimize
communication with patients, families and investigators regarding
therapeutic clinical trials, including patient-specific education
about clinical trials.
Plans, implements and coordinates strategies through evidence-based
practices to support quality patient care; and improve
outcomes.
Evaluates barriers to care and collaborate with community resources
to eliminate barriers.
Coordinate patient education and provide resources for financial,
legal and social support.
Serves as a liaison between department staff, patients and
families, physicians, external vendors/partners to ensure a
collaborative approach to care for patients and families.
Possess leadership skills including staff education, preceptorship,
patient education, and participate in process improvement
initiatives.
Encourage and empower patients to actively participate in
decision-making about their treatment and care.
Serves as advocate for patient, protector of patient's rights, and
provider of psychological/social/cultural support
What We Require:
Education: Graduation from an accredited clinical program relevant
to the department or specialty. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Three to five years experience in a healthcare setting.
Oncology experience preferred.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must hold a current
clinical license, registration, or certification in the
Commonwealth of Virginia, as required by the specific discipline.
(e.g. Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy,
Clinical Social Work, etc.)
Life Support: BLS required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills,
organizational ability, and initiative. Proven ability to
understand medical terminology, problem solving and handle
stressful situation with a professional manner. Good team dynamic
skills in order to facilitate change and achievement of defined
outcomes. Must be able to work with minimal amount of
supervision.
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of
award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3
NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty
physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries
and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where
the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your
tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number: 151482
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Clinic Hours
Recruiter: EMILY L HICKS
Recruiter Phone: 540-728-0504
Recruiter Email: elhicks@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at
1-800-599-2537.
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