Patient Navigator (RN) - Cancer Care

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Scarborough
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Description NursingReq #: 23388The Maine Health Cancer Care Network is seeking a Nurse Navigator for our Nationally Accredited Breast program. The ideal candidate should have experience in women's health/oncology with a desire to help patients with a newly diagnosed breast cancer.Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of oncology experience, a passion for patient education, ability to multitask, strong clinical and organizational skills andhave excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Oncology Certification is a plus. This is a 40-hour, day shift, Monday - Friday Position working 5-8-hour shifts. There is no call and your weekends are free!Summary:The Registered Nurse - Patient Navigator - role guides patients through the care continuum, establishing contact with recurrent and newly diagnosed cancer patients and/or family members, or caregivers. The Patient Navigator will understand the clinical pathways established by the Oncology Program and will direct the patients to health care services within the organization, at outside facilities, and within the community for timely diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or must complete BSN within three years of start date.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Oncology certification or defined process for achieving certification required.
• Experience: Experience working with oncology patients and families preferred. Experience in community outreach preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
  Additional InformationWith a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
  
  MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.If you have questions about this role, please contact Samantha M. Gonzales at samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org

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