Jan 02, 2025
Description The Oncology Nurse Navigator coordinates the care in a timely and efficient manner, identifying and eliminating barriers to care. The Nurse Navigator is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient enhancing patient outcomes, increasing satisfaction and reducing cost of care. This nurse functions as an expert communicator over the telephone or in person, providing timely, appropriate advice and/or guidance to patients who seek assistance with health care issues. Performs patient assessment/reassessment with the goal of transitioning the patient to the right level of care, based on their individual needs. It is a complex role requiring flexibility and independent decision making as well as multi-focal collaboration. Navigation involves ranking client's health problems according to their urgency, educating and advising clients, and making safe, effective and appropriate...
Christus Health
Santa Fe, NM, USA