Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center - GYN Oncology - FT Days

Position Summary: The incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the Gynecogical Oncology Service in H.H. Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemo treatment and other complex aspects of the plan of care. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure & surgery, therapy & chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.

Required Qualifications: Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within previous year Current California RN license Current BLS certification All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment Ability to maintain attendance standards of the organization to support organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications: Working experience in an outpatient clinical setting Understanding of JCAHO requirements Specialty certification in Oncology Nursing ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy certification Knowledge of care and treatment for gynecological oncology patients Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families BSN or MSN in Nursing