OVERVIEW:
Embark on an enriching nursing career at Redeemer Health, where you can select the clinical environment that matches your passion and skills. Whether it's our hospital, home care services, or senior care communities, you are recognized as a valued clinical expert. Serving southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we are home to a diverse, inclusive workforce committed to professional growth. We offer competitive benefits, educational assistance, nursing scholarship opportunities, and a unique onboarding program that sets you up for long-term success while introducing you to our mission and celebrated service orientation. Together, let's drive excellence in healthcare
SUMMARY OF JOB:
UP TO $6000 SIGN ON BONUS
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) acts as a resource for patients and their families confronting a cancer diagnosis and to the community in providing health awareness, proper screening and risk behavior modification guidance. Through the use of education and assessment tools, the ONN serves as a central point of contact for identified patients confronted with cancer, facilitating their access to services provided within our health system, resources available through the community or service agencies, providing education regarding cancer treatment, symptom management and long-term survival issues. The ONN will work collaboratively to coordinate patient care needs across the continuum, providing a central point of contact for the patient and clinicians involved in the care regardless of setting. The ONN will serve as the facilitator for cancer education programs, support groups and other patient related support programs.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuing that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another in the service we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania preferred
Bachelors Degree in Nursing required
Minimum of 5 years experience in Oncology or related cancer field
Previous experience as a Patient Coordinator or Nurse Navigator preferred
Chemotherapy and IV certifications preferred
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Effective Public speaking and presentation skills required
Proficient in use of personal computer programs including word, power point, excel and data management programs preferred
LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Specialty certification OCN/AOCN and/or Patient Navigation preferred
BLS certification required
Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society or similar professional organization is preferred
EOE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.