Cancer Navigator - Registered Nurse - Breast Center - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital : Job Details

Description:PRN Day shift - Monday - FridayBreast CenterRESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting cancer patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care and supporting their decision making processes. Gathering required information from patients or external sources to enable a thorough clinical evaluation. Assembling appropriate clinical information for prospective review by the multidisciplinary tumor board or treating physician. Coordinating additional testing procedures as directed by the tumor board or treating physician. Educating patients about the prescribed treatment plan. Routing patients to complementary support services as needed. Triaging general patient/physician calls regarding Oncology Services. Providing community education and outreach services that promote this patient centered care model.Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate from a school of registered nursing.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Two years nursing experience.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current R.N. license in the state of Georgia.ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Oncology experience preferred.