Job Description - Oncology Nurse Navigator (Breast) (2400411)Oncology Nurse Navigator (Breast)Position OverviewThe Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) serves as an initial point of contact for patients and their families to direct and facilitate their cancer care experience. Navigators guide patients, facilitate access to services and patient-health care provider relationships, and coordinate care to assure timely and effective transitions during the patient’s course of assessment, treatment, and survivorship.The primary purpose of the ONN is to:Remove barriers to care and link patients to resources that enable them to complete treatment and improve their quality of life.Serve as a resource during the patient’s transitions of care to facilitate timely access to services and care.Navigators facilitate communication between and among the patient and providers, and act as a liaison with the health care team on behalf of the patient.Duties of the Oncology Nurse Navigator include, but are not limited to the following:New patient intake – helps accelerate evaluations of new patients and facilitates coordination of patient testing and care scheduling.Work within a cancer specific disease management team to identify and eliminate barriers to care from time of diagnosis through survivorship, with the primary emphasis on intake, assessment and diagnosis, and the initial course of care and treatment.Follow patients through their (initial) course of care- see patients in multiple areas (cancer center, radiation, hospital). Ensure newly diagnosed patients in hospital/ED are transitioned to outpatient areas.In coordination with members of the disease management team, assist in the completion of cancer survivorship care plans.Provide patient/family education and explanations about the course of assessment and care.Participate in and contribute expertise to activities and functions that strengthen the cancer program.Participate and provide support to the Disease Management Team and Academic (teaching and research) goals of SBM.Assist in and contribute to strengthening the oncology clinical research activities.Collect data, document and provide reports to DMT including identified health disparities, description of navigation process, populations served and barriers identified.Actively seek and participate in educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to achieve and maintain knowledge and skill related to job responsibilities.QualificationsRequired:NYS RN license.Five (5) years acute nursing experience, with minimum 3 years in oncology.Bachelor’s degree in nursing.Preferred:Masters in Nursing.Previous experience in case management, quality management, and/or patient education.Previous experience with patients with Breast Cancer preferred.Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date.Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $91035 - $103084.The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.Stony Brook University Hospital remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.#J-18808-Ljbffr