Patient Nurse Navigator (GYN Oncology)

What you'll be doing: Coordinate the patient care to increase the efficiency and quality of care that is delivered to the patient. This role will start with the time of the patient diagnosis and will continue through the patient journey throughout their care. Provide language specific education, psychosocial support, and necessary resources for newly diagnosed patients pertinent to their specific disease, and their families, and coordinate appropriate referrals for those needed services. Serve as liaison for patients and families between departments. Ensure and coordinate new patient referrals, scheduling of exams, procedures and appointments, identify potential gaps as well as the coordination of care for patients returning to their communities for treatment and follow-up. Assess every new patient for emotional and social needs as well as barriers to care such as: health insurance, transportation, etc. and refers to the needed resources. Identify trend barriers to patient expedient care and will conduct service recovery as needed. Responsible for patient satisfaction.

What your background should be: At least 2 years of oncology experience strongly preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required. Will be required to achieve OCN or certification in the appropriate specialized field within 2 years of being in the position. Experience as an Oncology Nurse. Excellent communication skills required. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching. May require sitting/standing for long periods of time.

Who is the client company: A network of hospitals, free standing emergency departments, urgent cares and practices, located throughout North and South Carolina. It is operates eight hospitals within the Charlotte area; four of them are considered.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com