Nurse Navigator — Oncology

Job overview

The Nurse Navigator — Oncology role is onsite in Fort Smith, AR. Compensation is not specified. The nurse coordinates oncology patients’ treatment and care in collaboration with Mercy patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff. The role follows patients across the continuum of care and coordinates treatment with advanced clinical expertise. Minimum qualifications include an approved nursing education, two years of related experience, an RN license, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire; oncology experience is preferred.

What you'll do

• Follow patients across the continuum of care
• coordinate treatment and care with patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff
• provide formal patient education and community presentations or facilitate support groups as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

nurse navigator

oncology

fort smith ar

mercy

patient care coordination

rn license

bls certification

2 years related experience

patient education

support group facilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Why this role

Two years of related experience required; oncology-setting experience and oncology or chemotherapy/biotherapy certification preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.