MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Nurse Navigator for a travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Job Title: Nurse Navigator
Oncology Nurse Navigator/RN Oncology
12 week contract
11/3 start
Weekday shifts, with no weekends, nights, or on-call requirements
Qualifications
BSN Required
BLS certification required
Oncology experience as a navigator or an infusion nurse required
Two years of nursing experience in an oncology setting, preferred but willing to train
ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certified preferred, or obtained within 2 years of hire
ONC certification preferred or obtained within 2 years of hire
Description:
The Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator is a professional registered nurse with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Utilizing the nursing process, the Medical Oncology Nurse Navigator provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.
Working within the Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Practice setting the Oncology Nurse Navigator provides patient-centered care to patients of all cancer types and benign blood disorders. The Oncology Nurse Navigator works as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of professionals that includes, but is not limited to; MDs, NPs, RNs, Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, and Social Workers.
The Oncology Nurse Navigator functions as an integral member to the team helping ensure patients receive quality and compassionate care. Skills such as clinical decision making, critical thinking, effective communication, and nursing assessment and symptom management specific to the oncology nurse are necessary for this role.
Is responsible for coordinating care for patients for a defined population (for example patients receiving oral chemotherapy), including the evaluation, assessment, scheduling, consultation and treatment of patients in order to implement a seamless progression of care to meet the patient's needs
Provides a welcoming, helpful approach to new patients, promotes positive, professional image
Provide patient/family education regarding chemotherapy/immunotherapy
Coordinate care for patients preparing to start treatment including pre-tx staging, labs, other testing and venous access placement
Collaborate with colleagues in the care of the medical oncology patients
Support Hematology/Oncology physicians and nurse practitioners with telephone triage, medication Rx renewals and outside lab ordering. In addition, collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate the care for patients from referral/consultation to discharge /follow up
Local candidates not accepted
Meta Sense Job ID #25-17187. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Nurse Navigator
Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will find that it’s easy to communicate with our recruiters and account managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each person we work with. Trust MetaSense with your next and future assignments. Come join our family!