Oncology Nurse Navigator Cutaneous Oncology

• Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
• Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals
• Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program
• Supports the research activities of the program
• Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability
• Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships
• Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation
• Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs
• Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care
• Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns
• Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes
• Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care
• Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers
• Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community
• Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes
• Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting
• Engages in collaborative decision making
• Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary
• Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team
• Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards
• Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards
• Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice
• Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations
• Identifies areas for professional growth
• Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these
• Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee
• Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute
• Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period
• Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public
• Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Baccalaureate degree required
• baccalaureate in nursing preferred
• Minimum of 1 year (or equivalent) of oncology nursing experience
• Certification in Oncology Nursing, OCN, AOCN, or CPON preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions

Certification in Oncology Nursing, OCN, AOCN, or CPON