Description
At NorthBay Health the Oncology Nurse Navigator/Oncology Research Nurse (ONN/ORN) is responsible for two key roles within the Cancer Center. The first role is that of the Oncology Nurse Navigator. She/he functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for oncology patients. She/he is responsible for ensuring all adult patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services. He/she will coordinate patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. She/he will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology/oncology care management. He/she will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
The ONN shall assume secondary responsibilities as a research nurse for oncology clinical trials. She/he serves as a point of contact for referring providers and patients with a cancer diagnosis.
She/he functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for oncology patients. She/he is responsible for ensuring all adult patients with an oncology diagnosis receive quality and comprehensive services. She/he will coordinate patient care throughout the continuum in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. She/he will serve as a clinical resource with expertise in hematology/oncology care management. She/he will serve as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. BSN required. Preferred Oncology Breast Navigation Certification
- Licensure/Credentials: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) and ONS Chemotherapy Provider Certification required to be completed within one year of hire. Current AHA certification or equivalent in Basic CPR.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of acute care experience in a medical unit with Oncology patient population and a minimum of 2 years of outpatient Oncology experience preferred. Clinical trial experience required.
- Skills: Demonstrates competence in clinical specialty (Oncology); is experienced in the administration of chemotherapy and the recognition and management of chemotherapy side effects; recognizes and manages cancer related disease processes including oncologic emergencies and pain syndromes; is familiar with clinical trial protocols including protocol conduct, regulatory requirements and data collection methods.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the NorthBay Way. The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
- Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
- Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may participate in the following activities: Moving patients and equipment. Periodic computer work requiring some extended periods of sitting.
Compensation: $75.09 - $90.51 ( based on years of experience in role)
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