RN Navigator- Adolescent Young Adult (AYA Oncology - F/T - Days
Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Hackensack, NJ | United States
Job description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of
positive change
The Nurse Navigator for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Hematology/Oncology is an advocate, educator, and coordinator of care for cancer patients ages 12-39 who have unique needs that differ from older and younger cancer patients at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).
A day in the life of a Nurse Navigator for the Adolescent and Young Adult Hematology/Oncology may include the following responsibilities:
- Directly interacts with AYA hematology and oncology patients and their families with the goal of providing support that is tailored for the needs of the AYA patient
- C oordinates care between services offered at the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) and/or the Children's Cancer Institute (CCI).
- Assists patients/families and clinicians in identifying appropriate AYA clinical trials and facilitating enrollment
- Identifies patients at risk for infertility due to disease or proposed treatment
- Collaborates with the Fertility Preservation team to discuss infertility risk and possible preservation options available
- Refers for psychosocial support as needed and collaborates with social workers and other support staff
- Identifies AYA patients for the survivorship clinics and helps to schedule an initial evaluation
- Enters patient data into RedCap database for AYA Oncology
- Participates in/attends unit, departmental, hospital meetings, committees, councils, task forces, and multidisciplinary rounds, as needed
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
- Graduate of an accredited program in nursing
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required
- RN with at least 5 years of clinical experience in a relevant clinical specialty (pediatric hematology/oncology, medical hematology/oncology)
- Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and also collaborate with JTCC and CCI staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications
- Nurse Navigator Certification preferred
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