Nicklaus Children's Health System
Nurse Navigator Pediatric Oncology (Full Time) (Healthcare)
Job Summary
Assumes responsibility in association with Physicians and Leaders to serve as a liaison for the “community” (referring physicians, patients and families) and other MCH Physicians. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to organizational policies and procedures. Establishes early contact with first year cancer patients to eliminate barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment by coordination of referrals from physicians and health care facilities. Providing a significant level of patient education related to illness and planned treatment. Providing patients with resources and linkages including community and patient/family support and assisting in meeting cancer-related needs as identified by patients and families.
Minimum Job Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
(EOE DFW)