Oncology Nurse Navigator - Oncology - 3700 Southern Blvd - Kettering - Ft/Days

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Medical Group

• Kettering Health Medical Group, formerly known as Kettering Physician Network, employs more than 700 providers, including physicians and advanced practice providers, throughout the Greater-Dayton and Cincinnati areas.

• Offering an extensive range of specialties and expertise, our physician practices provide comprehensive care at more than 200 locations and ten counties.

• Our services include heart & vascular, orthopedics, sports medicine, primary care, and urology.

Department Overview

The Oncology Patient Educator is an RN with advanced education, knowledge and experience related to the specific patient population served. Serves as a leader in the interdisciplinary planning and coordination of the patient's care across the healthcare continuum.

The RN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law. Organizes the sequences of patient care to attain maximum levels of effectiveness and efficiency to reach desired quality, clinical and cost outcomes. Facilitates a team approach, composed of the patient, family, physician, nurse, social service, and other direct and indirect providers.

Interacts with the general public, physicians, and staff. Other duties as assigned.

The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.

RN Navigators are employees of the Oncology Service Line and report to the manager of Cancer Support Services and the operational director.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Required Skills• Certification in general oncology nursing (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), required within 1 year of employment. The AOCN, AOCNS, and AOCNP credentials are also acceptable in lieu of an OCN.• BLS certification• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).• Computer skills, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office programs.• Experience in coordinating a business meeting and/or an interdisciplinary patient care conference.• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or teaching experience.• Up-to-date cancer knowledge and participation in professional oncology nursing organizations• Knowledge of standards and guidelines from relevant national organizations and regulatory agencies to all aspects of care (i.e. HFAP, Ohio Board of Nursing, OSHA, FDA, Oncology Nursing Society, Commission on Cancer, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, ASCO, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum EducationBachelor of Science in nursing is required. MS in nursing is preferred.

Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Registered NurseLicensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum five (5) years clinical experience required. Recent oncology experience required.