Nurse Navigator - Oncology 40hrs
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Coordinates and manages the complex care needs of patients, serving as the primary point of contact for accessing services, diagnostic testing, treatment coordination, scheduling, patient and family education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. M-F between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm.
Job description
Job Summary
Coordinates and manages the complex care needs of patients, serving as the primary point of contact for accessing services, diagnostic testing, treatment coordination, scheduling, patient and family education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. M-F between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for assigned patients.
- Partners with physicians to establish appropriate, patient-centered plans of care and coordinate necessary services.
- Communicates relevant patient observations, responses, and changes in condition to appropriate healthcare professionals, including primary care providers, social workers, and department leadership.
- Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Identifies and resolves patient care concerns by utilizing multidisciplinary team resources and strategies.
- Educates patients and families on navigating the healthcare system, accessing services, and understanding available resources.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Strong cultural awareness competencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Maintains good communication skills.
- Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand it.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
- Experience in lieu of degree not accepted
- 2-3 years experience in acute care setting and/or provider practice and/or community-based role or discharge/transitional planning background required
- 2-3 years Oncology experience required
- Registered Nurse (RN) State License preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Strong cultural awareness competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills
- Adapts to change
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.