Nurse Navigator - RN educates patients and their families about their diseases and helps to navigate the many paths of a healthcare diagnostic and treatment process. Provides age and culturally appropriate information and resources during the diagnostic evaluation. Being a Nurse Navigator - RN supports and guides the patient, families, and caregivers during decision-making processes. May organize and lead support groups or provide translation support for other languages. Additionally, Nurse Navigator - RN coordinates appointments and referrals. Tracks and documents metrics and outcomes. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Navigator - RN's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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About the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower at ECU Health Medical Center
The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower at ECU Health Medical Center, serves as the hub of ECU Health Cancer Care. The facility features 96 inpatient rooms, 60 infusion areas with a view of outdoor healing gardens, 58 clinics centered on patient care, an image renewal center, and a resource center offering additional services like psychotherapy, support groups and complementary therapies.
Position Summary
The nurse navigator provides individualized assistance to tumor site specific patients and their families in overcoming barriers to care, facilitating timely access to care, and providing education and support. The cancer patients trajectory through diagnosis, treatment, and after care survivorship will be seamless and coordinated in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team.
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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Erica Hoyt, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email: erica.hoyt@ecuhealth.org