Patient Navigator

Duties Include, but not limited to: Provide psycho-social support/encouragement to both study participants and family/significant others Provides information regarding cancer, cancer screening and resources to address barriers Provides pre-appointment reminders for cancer screening/treatment/remission maintenance appointments Assists with Medicare insurance Arranges transportation/referral to transportation services Track interventions and outcomes Initiates communication with patients before screening and diagnostic procedures/treatments Informs patients of services and resources Increases health awareness in individuals The Patient Navigator will establish early contact with cancer patients within the community to eliminate the barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment. This position will compassionately provide patients with resources, support programs and services available through Vantage Oncology and the American Cancer Society (ACS), and assist in meeting other cancer-related needs articulated by the patients and their families. Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or health-related field with three or more years of experience (preferably with Oncology patients) is required. However, a Master’s Degree in nursing or health-related field, an Oncology Nursing Society certificate (OCN) and Oncology-related experience is preferred. Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills in order to work effectively with customers and other members of the healthcare team in gathering data through direct observation, data analysis and interviews in order to evaluate the need for intervention. Responsible for Trauma Services patient discharge planning coordination including post discharge care coordination. Identifies and plans for pre-operative, acute care and discharge needs for patient. Sets appropriate patient goals and implements plans to attain desired